Donnie McClurkinDuetsRCA Inspiration (released March 4, 2014)www.rcainspiration.comBy Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel BlogDonnie McClurkin got the idea for Duets from a conversation with Fred Hammond on how to invigorate gospel music. Citing the strength and popularity of multi-artist collaborations in secular music, Hammond suggested that one way to maintain gospel’s vigor [...]
Recently acclaimed by Rolling Stone as one of 25 "must see acts" at this year's SXSW (South by Southwest) festival, the Jones Family Singers let their traditional roots show with "Down On Me."
Arthur Sutton, member of Chicago's famed Willing Four and leader of Arthur Sutton and the Gift of Praise, joins wife Janet and her national award-winning Voices of Acme on an original: "I Got An Angel."Arthur wrote and leads the simple, easy-as-Sunday-morning reminder that we are never alone when making our [...]
Darlene Love Oscars Speech Turns Into A Gospel Song, Earns Standing Ovation (VIDEO)
“If This is Faith”Duawne StarlingAvailable on iTunesAt one time, gospel tenor Duawne Starling was “twenty feet from stardom,” singing background for top-shelf artists such as Pastor Donnie McClurkin. His flexible voice can be heard on “Great Is Your Mercy” from McClurkin’s double platinum CD, Live In London and More…. Starling [...]
Love and Honor: The Life of Rev. Julius Cheeks at Told by His Daughter JudyJudy CheeksBookBaby (October, 2013; 100 pages)Available for Kindle on Amazon.comBy Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel BlogDance music aficionados may not know that disco chanteuse Judy Cheeks is the offspring of gospel quartet great Rev. Julius [...]
Macheeste’ MissNyx leaksRedemptionTate Music Group (released Sept. 17, 2013)Available on iTunes, Amazon, and other online retailersBy Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel BlogRedemption is a fine debut CD from Maryland-based singer-songwriter Macheeste’ Malloy. His elastic tenor voice, coupled with sunny, melodic melodies and buzzy electronica, evoke the popular gospel fusion [...]
Remembering the Rev. Morgan Babb, gospel legend, broadcasting pioneer and man of God
“The Declaration”Kevin Davidson & the UCICC Fellowship ChoirFrom the forthcoming album Something HappensEVP Entertainment (2013)To a swinging ‘60s surf tempo, stinging guitar riffs, and playful hand claps, Kevin Davidson and the UCICC (United Council of Independent Christian Churches) Fellowship Choir deliver “The Declaration,” a series of affirmations of faith in [...]
Gospel music is putting on its top hat and tails and stepping out into the warm New Orleans evening. compare creator profilesFellow Rhythm of Gospel Awards board member Tiffany Hayes-French and Milahanke' Productions will present "Gospel With a Twist," a black tie event, on Saturday, March 29, from 6:00 to [...]
