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RIP: Haywood Barnes of the Sunset Jubilaires
By Robert M. Marovich JGM learned from Darrell Luster of the Malaco Music Group that Mr. Haywood Barnes of the Sunset Jubilaires gospel quartet passed away on August 14, 2023. He was born February 23, 1941. Here is the announcement from the obituary page: We are sad to announce that on August 14, 2023, at the age of 82, Haywood Barnes (Rocky Mount, North Carolina) passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family. Visitation will be held on Saturday, August 19th 2023 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 [...]
JGM Pick of the Week: May 10, 2021
“He’s Way Ahead of You” Denita Gibbs DGW Entertainment (release date: March 6, 2021) www.denitagibbs.com By Robert M. Marovich Now THIS is the Denita Gibbs I remember from her 2013 CD, Without You. The Birmingham, Alabama, native’s declarative vocals on “He’s Way Ahead of You” are locked in from the [...]
“My Help” – Angela Moss Poole feat. Micah Stampley
“My Help” Angela Moss Poole feat. Micah Stampley 141st Lane Music/DarkChild Gospel www.angelamosspoole.com By Robert M. Marovich Singer-songwriter Angela Moss Poole puts one of her favorite Scriptures, Psalm 121, to music, and invites gospel crooner Micah Stampley along for the journey. The message is simple, the melody is appealing, and [...]
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RIP: Haywood Barnes of the Sunset Jubilaires
By Robert M. Marovich JGM learned from Darrell Luster of the Malaco Music Group that Mr. Haywood Barnes of the Sunset Jubilaires gospel quartet passed away on August 14, 2023. He was born February 23, 1941. Here is the announcement from the obituary page: We are sad to announce that on August 14, 2023, at the age of 82, Haywood Barnes (Rocky Mount, North Carolina) passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family. Visitation will be held on Saturday, August 19th 2023 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 [...]
JGM Pick of the Week: May 10, 2021
“He’s Way Ahead of You” Denita Gibbs DGW Entertainment (release date: March 6, 2021) www.denitagibbs.com By Robert M. Marovich Now THIS is the Denita Gibbs I remember from her 2013 CD, Without You. The Birmingham, Alabama, native’s declarative vocals on “He’s Way Ahead of You” are locked in from the [...]
“My Help” – Angela Moss Poole feat. Micah Stampley
“My Help” Angela Moss Poole feat. Micah Stampley 141st Lane Music/DarkChild Gospel www.angelamosspoole.com By Robert M. Marovich Singer-songwriter Angela Moss Poole puts one of her favorite Scriptures, Psalm 121, to music, and invites gospel crooner Micah Stampley along for the journey. The message is simple, the melody is appealing, and [...]
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ugospel.com reported that Ruth McLendon, wife of Elder Goldwire McLendon, BET Sunday Best finalist in Season 3, passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2014.Ruth and Goldwire were members of Philadelphia's [...]
Ethan KentWork in ProgressTonic Blueprint/Central South Distribution(released January 21, 2014)www.ethankentonline.comBy Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel BlogTBGB's first five star gospel project of 2014 is, of all things, a debut [...]
Central South Distribution is on fire this month, signing yet another exclusive distribution deal, this time with Purity Records, gospel singer Jessica Reedy's brand new imprint. Read the story:NASHVILLE, Tenn. [...]
Win a copy of the Lionsgate Home Entertainment release of DREAMS on DVD. Tweet a special link of the trailer (below) and a small note of one of your dreams [...]
“Faith to Believe”Sheri Jones-MoffettFrom Power and Authority: Live in Memphis (album release date: April 1, 2014)Motown Gospel (2013)www.motowngospel.comSheri Jones-Moffett takes a conventional gospel song about the power of faith and delivers [...]
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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.
