Gospel Music

“(Go Back to the) Old Time Way” – Tim Dillinger feat. Steffin Phifer

2014-07-21T21:49:08-05:00January 16th, 2014|

“(Go Back to the) Old Time Way”Tim Dillinger feat. Steffin PhiferFrom the Suxxess Records album The Baton: 1985www.timdillinger.comReleased to radio earlier this week, Tim Dillinger’s “(Go Back to the) Old Time Way” is a rollicking praise break, complete with sanctified rhythm, urban AC bass, and a vamp straight outta vintage [...]

TBGB Pick of the Week: January 13, 2014

2014-07-21T21:49:08-05:00January 13th, 2014|

“Shine On Me”Eddie Ruth BradfordFrom the album Blessed to be a Blessinghttp://www.cdbaby.com/cd/eddieruthbradford2Clarksdale, Mississippi is known for its blues legacy, but it also has a gospel heritage.  That heritage is upheld today by Eddie Ruth Bradford, the smoky-voiced contralto whose traditionalist stance evokes the no-nonsense delivery of a young Sallie Martin.On [...]

Living Water Fellowship Presents We Worship You

2014-07-21T21:49:08-05:00January 13th, 2014|

Living Water Fellowship PresentsWe Worship You (2013)www.lwflive.comBy Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel BlogThose who follow The Black Gospel Blog know I’m not a huge fan of praise and worship music, but music sung and performed well deserves its own praise.Such it is with Living Water Fellowship PresentsWe Worship You.  [...]

“Lov Madiba” – King Charles feat. Katie Melua & Shingai Shoniwa

2014-07-21T21:49:08-05:00January 10th, 2014|

“Lov Madiba”King Charles feat. Katie Melua and Shingai Shoniwa The Cherry Party (2013)Currently available on Amazon and iTunesBy Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel BlogWhile attending a presentation by South African President Nelson Mandela in Durban in 1996, I was overwhelmed by the wonderfully joyous harmony singing that broke out [...]

James Fortune & FIYA – Snapshot

2014-07-21T21:49:09-05:00January 9th, 2014|

James Fortune & FIYASnapshotWorld Wide Music, Inc./Red Distribution(released December 17, 2013)www.MrKerryDouglas.comBy Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel BlogSnapshot is a ten-track collection of hits and rarities by James Fortune & FIYA, the orator-choir combo that is successful because its recordings and performances evoke a spirit-filled church service. Indeed, many of [...]

Endurance – Right On Time

2014-07-21T21:49:09-05:00January 8th, 2014|

EnduranceRight On TimeSCCME Records (2012)www.musicbyendurance.comBy Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel BlogIn a music industry that has all but snubbed the time-honored gospel quartet community, Houston’s Endurance has garnered six Stellar Award nominations for its smooth but meaty harmonies, hard-singing lead work, and memorable songs.  Right On Time, the quartet’s [...]

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