Whosoever South Come On In Elevate Entertainment (released October 7, 2014) www.whosoeversouth.com By Bob Marovich Whosoever South is one of the most innovative Christian groups of the decade. The trio’s self-proclaimed “country crunk” style blends elements of rootsy Americana and country with deep groove bass, gospel, and hip hop. Think [...]
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Bob Marovich of the Journal of Gospel Music talks with Grammy-nominated artist-producer J Moss about his new album, Grown Folks Gospel; his recent house fire; and his thoughts on the future of gospel music. Check out his single, "Alright OK," at the conclusion of the interview.
“Fix My Choir” With Deitrick Haddon and Michelle Williams Premiere: Wednesday, November 5, 2014 – 10 p.m. ET/PT Oxygen www.oxygen.com By Bob Marovich At last: a reality television program suitable for those of us who avoid reality television. “Fix My Choir” is about struggling church and community choirs who receive mentoring [...]
The Archives of African American Music and Culture (AAAMC) at Indiana University reports that it is offering online access to interviews and panel discussions videotaped as part of the conference, “Why We Sing: Indianapolis Gospel Music in Church, Community, and Industry,” which took place on the IU Bloomington campus in [...]
Journal of Gospel Music's Bob Marovich interviews the Princess of Gospel, Wanda Nero Butler. Her new single, "Identified," immediately follows the interview.
“Here I Am” Team David From the Muscle Shoals Sound Gospel album Here I Am (August 2014) www.malaco.com Employing Boys II Men harmonies and balladry, the modern gospel group Team David delivers the finger-popping “Here I Am,” a cleverly penned song about turning one’s life over to Jesus. Rather than use [...]
By Bob Marovich Hillsong UNITED was a big winner at the 45th Annual Dove Awards, held in Nashville, Tennessee, yesterday evening. The group took home Artist of the Year and its song, “Oceans (Where Feet May Fall),” scored four Dove Awards, including Song of the Year and Worship Song of [...]
“So Easy to Love” Calvin Bridges Bringing It Back Home Music (2013) www.calvinbridges.org Chicago’s talented singer, songwriter, and choir director Calvin Bridges (“I Can Go To God In Prayer”) pens and sings a love ballad—to Jesus, to a significant other, to a parent, whatever fits the situation. The mood is [...]
Congratulations to all of the nominees for the 45th Annual Gospel Music Association Dove Awards. The GMA Dove Awards ceremony will be held at Allen Arena of Lipscomb University, Nashville, Tennessee, on Tuesday, October 7, 2014. Here are some of the nominees (from the GMA website): Gospel Performance of the [...]
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