Deitrick Haddon’s LXW (League of Xtraordinary Worshippers)Tyscot Records (released April 22, 2014)www.tyscot.comBy Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel BlogDeitrick Haddon and Tyscot Records want to bring the choir back. To make manifest their pledge, they’ve released Deitrick Haddon’s LXW (League of Xtraordinary Worshippers). The album not only celebrates the youthful [...]
The Williams SingersDestinedDeznell Music Group (rel. April 2014)By Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel BlogNot to be confused with the Williams Brothers of Mississippi, the Williams Singersis a quartet from Indianapolis, Indiana, the city that brought you, among other artists, Brown’s Inspirational Singers, Robert Turner and the Silver Hearts, and [...]
DJ CalebGot Gospel? Vol. 2Email: djcaleb@gmail.comBy Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel BlogDJ Caleb is a gospel DJ, which means he spins gospel music for special events, not on the radio. Self-taught, DJ Caleb shows that anyone can learn to mix using a turntable. With dj finance options available, it [...]
Roscoe Robinson & the Birmingham BlindBoysGod’s Love Lifted Me HigherMississippi Delta Blues (2014)www.mississippideltabluesinfo.comBy Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel BlogGospel quartet singers are the Energizer Bunnies of music. Decade after decade, through innumerable personnel changes and stylistic revolutions, they keep on going.Such is the story of veteran gospel quartet lead [...]
Lisa Knowles and the Brown SingersThe Evolution ContinuesOne Voice Media (released March 18, 2014)Available from Amazon.comBy Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel BlogLisa Knowles of Memphis, Tennessee, is one to watch in 2014.Not only does she sing electrifying solos as a member of James Fortune & FIYA, and has guested [...]
Jai ReedSongs From My HeartK. Lamp Entertainment, LLC (2014)klampentertainment@gmail.comBy Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel BlogAlthough he is a New Orleans guy, Pastor Jai Reed must still consider it a treat to sing in the Gospel Tent at the Crescent City's legendary Jazz and Heritage Festival. This year, he was [...]
The Mckee ChoirWhat Shall It TakeSharp Records (2014)http://themckeechoir.bandcamp.com/album/what-shall-it-takeBy Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel BlogNamed for Rev. James E. Mckee, the Mckee Choir was organized several years ago by Ulannie “Link” Brewer. The choir’s album, What Shall It Take, was recorded at its home church of Dunham Temple CME in [...]
Johnny B. Williams Songs for the World to Sing Salathiel Records (2013) www.salathielrecords.com By Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel Blog I extolled the virtues of Johnny B. Williams in 2009 after listening to his five star album, The Way I Worship. With his latest CD, Songs for the World [...]
Arnetta Murrill-Crooms (Self-titled) On The Beat Entertainment (2013) www.OnTheBeatEntertainment.com By Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel Blog Arnetta Murrill-Crooms hails from the talented Murrill Family of North Carolina. Alumni of Donald Lawrence’s Tri-City Singers, the Murrill siblings released their own album, the Lawrence-produced Family Prayer, in 2008. It featured Arnetta [...]
Geneatha Wright Just As I Am Godfather Records (2013) www.godfathergospel.com By Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel Blog Geneatha Wright of South Florida offers Just As I Am. Her style falls within the Florida multicultural P&W sound made popular by the likes of William McDowell, Javen, Madelyn Berry, and sisters [...]
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