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Alexxander Becomes First Latin Spanish-Language Artist Signed to Reach Records
In a major career milestone, Alexxander is the first Latin Spanish-language artist signed to Reach Records.
JGM Pick of the Week – October 28, 2024
Melvin Crispell III – the BET Sunday Best Season 9 champion – gives James Fryson’s classic composition “God Is” an easygoing shuffle tempo.
The Ring Music Group Announces Its Contribution To The PBS Film Series RENEGADES
The Ring Music Group is proud to announce its involvement in the PBS film series RENEGADES, contributing original music for three of five pivotal episodes in the series.
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Alexxander Becomes First Latin Spanish-Language Artist Signed to Reach Records
In a major career milestone, Alexxander is the first Latin Spanish-language artist signed to Reach Records.
JGM Pick of the Week – October 28, 2024
Melvin Crispell III – the BET Sunday Best Season 9 champion – gives James Fryson’s classic composition “God Is” an easygoing shuffle tempo.
The Ring Music Group Announces Its Contribution To The PBS Film Series RENEGADES
The Ring Music Group is proud to announce its involvement in the PBS film series RENEGADES, contributing original music for three of five pivotal episodes in the series.
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John Paul McGee A Gospejazzical Christmas Jazz Urbane (release date: November 16, 2023) Guest review by David McGee In A Gospejazzical Christmas, the first new recording we’ve heard from Dr. [...]
“God Said He Would Heal the Land” Cherry and Family Independent (release date: October 20, 2023)
JGM was saddened to learn from Kim Ruff-Moore that Arthur Crume of the Soul Stirrers passed away. Kim reported that he died in Savannah Memorial Hospital after a brief illness.
“What Is This I Got? Holy Ghost” proves that although it has new personnel, the sound of the New C Lord Cs is consistent with its roots in traditional gospel quartet going back to 1954.
It’s gratifying to see contemporary gospel artists like Isaac Carree and Christian rapper Da T.R.U.T.H. featured on the same soundtrack as top R&B artists like Jill Scott.
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“Remember Me” Eleanor Dubinsky Touch the Sky LLC (release date: March 12, 2021) By Robert M. Marovich Based on a true story, “Remember Me” was written by Sally Ponzio, her brother Frank Ponzio, and Eleanor Dubinsky, though the most critical contributor was Sally’s late son, Travis. Six months after Travis succumbed to an overdose, Sally [...]
“We Need You”Titus ShowersA&P Records (release date: January 15, 2021) By Robert M. Marovich Alternately balladic and rhythmic, Titus Showers’ new single “We Need You” is a passionate, moving entreaty to the Lord to help the world search for peace, regain its faith, and answer the most fundamental question during a time of turmoil: “why?” [...]
“You Kept Me” Rev. Luther Barnes & the Restoration Worship Center Choir Shanachie Entertainment / SRT Entertainment www.shanachie.com By Robert M. Marovich Like the title track of the Reverend Luther Barnes and the Restoration Worship Center Choir’s five-star album, Look to the Hills, the new single “You Kept Me” has traditional gospel roots but sufficient [...]
“Pull Together” Roy & Revelation Malaco / 4 Winds Records (2021) www.malaco.com By Robert M. Marovich “When you look in the mirror / Are you proud of your reflection?" That’s what Roy & Revelation want to know on their new single, “Pull Together.” When people continue to be judged by the color of their skin [...]
“Pick You Back Up” Michael David Harrison feat. Beverly Crawford Independent (release date: January 31, 2021) By Robert M. Marovich If the jaunty piano opening doesn’t wake the dead from their slumber, Beverly Crawford’s characteristic evangelistic vocalizing will do the trick. Pick You Back Up” was produced by Linton Weems and penned by up-and-coming songwriter [...]
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In A City Called Heaven, gospel announcer and music historian Robert Marovich shines a light on the humble origins of a majestic genre and its indispensable bond to the city where it found its voice: Chicago.
By Robert Marovich
In A City Called Heaven, gospel announcer and music historian Robert Marovich shines a light on the humble origins of a majestic genre and its indispensable bond to the city where it found its voice: Chicago.
https://vimeo.com/33077366 Gospel Music Historian Bob Marovich on the PCC Network Community Forum from PCC Studio Bob Marovich discuss the roots of the "Chicago Style" of Black Gospel Music.
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-music-box/2011/12/16/the-music-box-alex-williams-and-bob-marovich You don't want to miss my second special guest, Black Gospel Music Expert Bob Marovich--oh, and by the way: HE'S WHITE! I thot this was super-duper cool and can't wait to talk to him this week! He's a gospel radio announcer, music historian and reviewer--and you are going to want to hear what this man [...]
Gospel artist, songwriter, and iconic choir director Ricky Dillard tells TBGB's Bob Marovich about his early music influences; the growth and development of New G; how grace undergirds his new album, Amazing; and how he is tackling personal health issues and the violence plaguing Chicago neighborhoods.A
From a Press Release: Bishop Rance Allen, of the Grammy® Award nominated inspirational soul and gospel trio, The Rance Allen Group, has passed away at the age of 71. “While recovering from a medical procedure at Heartland ProMedica [in Sylvania, OH], Bishop Rance Allen passed away around 3 AM this morning,” said Allen’s wife of [...]
By Bob Marovich Gospel music collector and enthusiast John Glassburner informed JGM that the Reverend John Wilkins, son of blues singer Robert Wilkins, passed away October 6 at age 76 after a two-month battle with COVID-19. Bob Mehr of the Memphis Commercial Appeal does a far better job than I could writing Rev. Wilkins' obituary, [...]