Gospel Music

Formal Announcement of the Passing of Dr. Edna Tatum, “The Voice”

2014-07-21T21:49:02-05:00March 19th, 2014|

From TBGB Friend Sande Rose:After a lifetime of dedicated service to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and to the Gospel music industry, we sadly announce the passing of “The Voice,” Dr. Edna Tatum. Dr. Tatum peacefully made her transition from labor to reward on Friday, March 14, 2014 in [...]

TBGB Pick of the Week: March 17, 2014

2014-07-21T21:49:02-05:00March 17th, 2014|

“I Believe”Dr. Vera J. Goodman & Anointed PraiseFrom the CD It’s Our Time (2014)Anointedpraise2011@yahoo.com“I Believe” is an inspirational song that sounds like an inspirational song. Anointed Praise’s dynamic phrasing and the infectious “Rise” vamp gain ample support from a melody that propels the message ever higher without changing the key.Lead [...]

TBGB Goes to the NIGMA Industry Summit 2014

2014-07-21T21:49:02-05:00March 16th, 2014|

The Black Gospel Blog's Bob Marovich attended the National and Independent Gospel Music Association (NIGMA) Industry Summit in Atlanta, Georgia this weekend (March 13-16).  He presented on "Establishing A Media Presence" Saturday morning.Congratulations to NIGMA President Pastor Kris Jackson, to the NIGMA Board and volunteers, to the artists and presenters, [...]

Jamarien Moore – I’ll Go

2014-07-21T21:49:02-05:00March 14th, 2014|

Jamarien MooreI’ll Go (EP)http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/jamarienmooreBy Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel BlogI can understand why Jamarien Moore made it to the finals on BET’s Sunday Best.  He has a versatile, elastic tenor, an almost effortless delivery, and his display of melisma evokes Smokie Norful.  According to his website, Moore was influenced by [...]

James Fortune Talks About His Number One Gospel Album “Live Through It”

2014-07-21T21:49:02-05:00March 10th, 2014|

By Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel BlogToday, James Fortune is one of gospel music’s best-selling artists.  In addition to recording a string of radio hits and launching his own record label, FIYAWorld Music, Fortune helped introduce singer Zacardi Cortez to a wider audience.  Cortez’s “One On One” is now [...]

“I’m Climbing Up” – Jillian Ellis

2026-03-26T19:04:34-05:00March 8th, 2014|

“I’m Climbing Up” wrestling Lady VJillian EllisFrom the Positive Message Music CD The Journey (2013)www.jillianfaithmusic.comOpening with a piano riff straight outta Ladytron, Cincinnati’s Jillian Ellis, a 21-year-old singer-songwriter, offers “I’m Climbing Up.”  It's a brisk, delicious pop-flavored inspirational song with crossover potential.  To a pulsing EDM backdrop, Jillian sings about [...]

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