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First Gospel Album by The SteelDrivers Sets Sacred Lyrics to the Group’s Signature Sound
By Robert M. Marovich Take in a concert by The SteelDrivers and, in between songs like “Blue Side of the Mountain,” "Wearin' a Hole," and “Long Way Down,” you might hear a song or two from the canon of southern gospel music. But until yesterday, one could not find an entire album of gospel songs by the GRAMMY-winning bluegrass band. Thanks to Gaither Music Group, The SteelDrivers released its first all-gospel album, Tougher Than Nails, on September 9. The album contains both traditional and new material. Most of the new songs were written or co-written by The SteelDrivers' fiddle player [...]
“All I Am” – Taushey Sias
“All I Am” Taushey Sias (release date: June 24, 2019) http://booktaushey.com/ Besides being a song of praise written in the wake of a devastating fire that left singer Taushey Sias temporarily homeless, “All I Am” has a delicate and fascinating melody made all the more richer by Sias’ elastic but [...]
JGM Pick of the Week: June 8, 2021
“New Orleans Medley” Jerard and Jovaun Independent (release date: December 4, 2020) By Robert M. Marovich Yes, this single came out late last year and yes, whatever vestiges of Mardi Gras that were able to take place this year are but a memory, but nevertheless, the “New Orleans Medley” conjures [...]
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First Gospel Album by The SteelDrivers Sets Sacred Lyrics to the Group’s Signature Sound
By Robert M. Marovich Take in a concert by The SteelDrivers and, in between songs like “Blue Side of the Mountain,” "Wearin' a Hole," and “Long Way Down,” you might hear a song or two from the canon of southern gospel music. But until yesterday, one could not find an entire album of gospel songs by the GRAMMY-winning bluegrass band. Thanks to Gaither Music Group, The SteelDrivers released its first all-gospel album, Tougher Than Nails, on September 9. The album contains both traditional and new material. Most of the new songs were written or co-written by The SteelDrivers' fiddle player [...]
“All I Am” – Taushey Sias
“All I Am” Taushey Sias (release date: June 24, 2019) http://booktaushey.com/ Besides being a song of praise written in the wake of a devastating fire that left singer Taushey Sias temporarily homeless, “All I Am” has a delicate and fascinating melody made all the more richer by Sias’ elastic but [...]
JGM Pick of the Week: June 8, 2021
“New Orleans Medley” Jerard and Jovaun Independent (release date: December 4, 2020) By Robert M. Marovich Yes, this single came out late last year and yes, whatever vestiges of Mardi Gras that were able to take place this year are but a memory, but nevertheless, the “New Orleans Medley” conjures [...]
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Rev. Stef and Jubilation do more than sing: they also raise money for scholarships so deserving New Jersey students can sing (or play) music, also.The Jubilation Education Scholarship Fund Gala/15th [...]
“Closer”Corey Weaverwww.reverbnation.com/rpk/bio/3343728The lead voice on “Closer” sounds like that of a female. But gospel vocalist Corey Weaver is a male tenor who can hit sassy Dorinda Clark Cole notes as [...]
“Help”Erica Campbell feat. LecraeMy Block Inc./eOne Musichttp://us.eonemusic.com/genres/light-records/artists/erica-campbellErica Campbell, one-half of the best-selling gospel duo Mary Mary, extends her successful solo career with “Help.” Whereas her heavenly appeal for “A Little [...]
Canton JonesLust, Drugs & GospelCajo Records (2014)www.cantonjones.netBy Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel BlogFrom its title, Canton Jones’ newest mixtape sounds controversial, but it’s not, unless one considers reconciliation and [...]
Brooklyn All StarsJust Look At Me Now4 Winds Records (2011)www.malaco.comBy Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel BlogFounded in the late 1950s, the Brooklyn All Stars are still traveling the gospel [...]
The Woods BrothersWake Up in the MorningSharp Records (2014)www.reverbnation.com/thewoodsbrothersBy Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel BlogIf I had not seen the front cover of the Woods Brothers’ new CD, Wake [...]
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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.
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.
