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Civil-rights soundtrack still on freedom highway – Fredericksburg.com: Music
Civil-rights soundtrack still on freedom highway - Fredericksburg.com: Music.
American Prospect: Beyoncé Misses the Point of What Gospel Music Means to Black Americans
An interesting perspective on the Grammys' Beyonce-"Precious Lord" controversy. Read Kevin Cokley's article in American Prospect by clicking below: Beyoncé Misses the Point of What Gospel Music Means to Black Americans. For my money, I would have preferred to hear Ledisi sing it, since she did the song in Selma. Of course [...]
Prof. Brooksie Harrington: Keeping African-American Music History Alive
Professor Brooksie Harrington of Fayetteville State University has written on the life and career of Pastor Shirley Caesar. He was featured recently in this Fayobserver.com piece by Michael Futch. Click here for the story: Dr. Brooksie Harrington Photo Credit: Raul R. Rubiera
WYSO: The Musical Legacy of Paul Arnold
WYSO's Pam Ferris-Olson writes about Paul Arnold, lead singer for the Gospelaires of Dayton, Ohio. Arnold was honored posthumously with a star on the Dayton Walk of Fame. Read the article by clicking on the link below (JGM's Bob Marovich was interviewed for the story): http://wyso.org/post/musical-legacy-paul-arnold
Keepers of history: Music that tells the African-American story – Fayetteville Observer: Living
Click below to read the story. Keepers of history: Music that tells the African-American story - Fayetteville Observer: Living.
O Mighty Wonders of Aquasco, Maryland…Where Art Thou?
JGM's editor-in-chief Bob Marovich and Professor Robert Darden of Baylor University were interviewed for this Baltimore Sun article by columnist Dan Rodricks about the elusive Mighty Wonders of Aquasco, Maryland. Read here: www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/bs-md-rodricks-0125-20150124-column.html
Gospel Artist Ricky Dillard Nominated For 10 Stellar Music Awards | News One
Click below to read the article and see the video: Gospel Artist Ricky Dillard Nominated For 10 Stellar Music Awards | News One.
BMI Honors Houghton, Pace Sisters, at 16th Trailblazers of Gospel Music Awards
Pictured above: The Anointed Pace Sisters and Israel Houghton (center) with BMI Executive Director, Writer-Publisher Relations Wardell Malloy (far left), BMI Vice President, Writer-Publisher Relations Catherine Brewton (center), and BMI Director, Writer-Publisher Relations Byron Wright (far right). (Photo Credit: Arnold Turner) ATLANTA, January 18, 2015 – Broadcast Music, [...]
Israel Houghton to receive honor at BMI’s 16th annual Trailblazers of Gospel Music Awards – Daily Journal
Click below to read the full story: Israel Houghton to receive honor at BMI's 16th annual Trailblazers of Gospel Music Awards - Daily Journal.
Mavis Staples Documentary to Play SXSW Film Festival
Click on the link below to check out a preview of the Mavis Staples documentary, directed by Jessica Edwards. The documentary has been accepted as part of the 2015 SXSW Film Festival in Austin, Texas. The Festival will run from March 13 to 20. http://insidemovies.ew.com/2015/01/08/mavis-trailer-sxsw/
