“Give Him Praise”Kathy Taylor & the Windsor VillageUnited Methodist Church Mass Choirwww.kathytaylorlive.comBy Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel BlogIn 2010, TBGB wrote that Kathy Taylor has a “big, traditional-sounding voice hewn straight out of the rafters of the old wooden church.” That is as true today as it was then.“Give [...]
Dr. Charles G. Hayes, ca. 1960sBy Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel Blog“Dr. Hayes didn’t want any sadness. We’re going to have a home going party tonight!” declared Deacon Dennis Cole, who with Pastor DeAndre Patterson hosted a musical tribute last night to the late Dr. Charles G. Hayes, Founder [...]
Tribute Concert For Late Pastor, Gospel Music Legend Hayes « CBS Chicago
TBGB's Bob Marovich talks with award-winning gospel singer-songwriter Donnie McClurkin about his new album, Duets, to be released on RCA Inspiration March 4, and about where gospel music is today. Is it moving forward or does it need course corrections?
TBGB's Editor-in-Chief Bob Marovich is pleased to be part of the forthcoming NIGMA Summit March 13-16 in Atlanta. For more information or to register, visit www.nigmagospel.com or call (937) 985-3604. See details below (click on the image to enlarge).
“Work Your Faith”Tanya Dallas-Lewiswww.tdlmusicnews.comStellar-, Dove- and Rhythm of Gospel-nominated Tanya Dallas-Lewis takes a traditional turn on “Work Your Faith.” The song declares that the believer must first believe if God is going to make a way. “You show up and He’ll show out,” she shouts, and employs a basket full of [...]
Rev. Thomas L. Walker & Totally CommittedKeep Me In Your WillEternal Gold Records (2009)www.cdbaby.com/Artist/THOMASLWALKERTOTALLYCOMMITTEDBy Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel BlogFrom their name alone, Rev. Thomas L. Walker & Totally Committed sounds like what I call an “&” group: a leader-small choir ensemble that specializes in P&W and contemporary gospel.In [...]
“I’m Still Here”Carl BristerAgape Musicworks (2013)www.carlbrister.comThe single from Carl Brister’s forthcoming CD is a testament to endurance despite going “through hell and back.” His tough testimony of molestation as a youth is presented with a forgiving urban AC vibe, a rap assist from Steve “Chef” Walker, and an earworm of [...]
Dr. Charles G. Hayes (left) with Allen CatheyI am very saddened to report that Dr. Charles G. Hayes, known fondly as "Father Hayes," has passed away.More information about his homegoing services will be forthcoming as it is made available.A native Alabaman, Dr. Hayes came to Chicago in the late 1950s [...]
Various ArtistsBlack Gospel Rarities Vol. 4www.crystalballrecords.com (US) or www.bim-bam.com (UK)By Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel BlogIn December, music historian, researcher, and dedicated crate digger Galen Gart released the fourth volume in his Black Gospel Rarities CD series. Like its predecessors, Vol. 4 is a mixed assortment of sides plucked from minty gospel 45s and [...]
