Gospel Music

“2 Words”Kaleb Starrwww.reverbnation.com/kalebstarrThere’s no elation quite like that of the born again.  On “2 Words,” the self-proclaimed “dope slinger turned rhyme slinger” Kaleb Starr expresses how he will offer his unfettered gratitude to God when he gets to the heavenly gates.  To an electronic thousand-voice gothic backdrop, Cincinnati’s Christian rapper spits [...]

The Sixth Annual Rhythm of Gospel Awards are quickly approaching!This four-day event, Thursday, July 24 to Sunday, July 27, 2014, will take place at the Sheraton Hotel in Birmingham, Alabama.  Artist showcases and nightly musicals featuring dozens of independent gospel artists, an informative industry summit, career fair/vendor day, pre-show musical, [...]

“Sweeping Through the City”Beverly CrawfordFrom the forthcoming EchoPark JDI CD Thank You For All You’ve Done (street date: May 20, 2014)Who but Beverly Crawford could rip through the classic church rouser, “Sweeping Through the City,” like Shirley Caesar leading the Caravans?  First recorded in 1951 by a pre-teen Caesar with [...]

It might not feel like spring in the Windy City or the Motor City, but say "Hallelujah Anyhow" by attending a gospel program on Saturday, April 5.  Click on the images to enlarge.

You can now catch JGM (formerly The Black Gospel Blog) articles on the iGospelMusic.com app! iGospel Music is an Internet radio platform for independent gospel artists.  The app also features an event schedule, artist gallery, fan wall, YouTube videos, and more. Visit iGospelMusic.com to download the free iGospelMusic.com app for your [...]

William Luck, host of the "Burying Ground Gospel Showcase" at Maria's in Bridgeport, was a guest on WLUW Chicago's "Gospel Memories" today.William Luck (l.) with Gospel Memories' Bob Marovich at WLUWLuck gave "Gospel Memories" listeners a taste of his monthly sets by programming all of the music for today's show. [...]

“That’s What He’s Done For Me”Anita WilsonFrom the CD Vintage Worship (available June 24, 2014)www.motowngospel.comGrammy-nominated Anita Wilson’s new single, “That’s What He’s Done For Me,” had me when she name checks Leanne Faine and the Thompson Community Singers, and then proceeds to deliver the final moments of the song in [...]

James Fortune & FIYALive Through ItFIYAWorld Music/eOne Engertainment (2014)www.jamesfortunemusic.comBy Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel BlogThe two-disk Live Through It is James Fortune & FIYA’s first foray into live recording and a successful one.The title track and current single is classic James Fortune: an antiphonal ballad loaded with affirmations of [...]