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“Number One King” – Annie & the Caldwells
The group’s latest release, “Number One King,” features decent enough singing but the song itself lacks that in-your-face immediacy that distinguished the selections on Can’t Lose My (Soul) and drew broad attention to the group.
Bishop Hezekiah Walker First Gospel Artist to Create Housing in New York
This month, Bishop Hezekiah Walker celebrates the grand opening of HezHouse Apartments, a housing development six years in the making.
Check Out the Video for Mud Morganfield’s “Praise Him”
By Robert M. Marovich Those unfamiliar with Mud Morganfield will surely know the name of his late father, blues icon Muddy Waters. As we recognize that blues and gospel are first cousins, just like jazz and gospel are first cousins, it comes as no surprise that Morganfield is adept in [...]
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Bob Marovich of the Journal of Gospel Music interviews gospel recording artist Lil Prince.
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Recent Posts
“Number One King” – Annie & the Caldwells
The group’s latest release, “Number One King,” features decent enough singing but the song itself lacks that in-your-face immediacy that distinguished the selections on Can’t Lose My (Soul) and drew broad attention to the group.
Bishop Hezekiah Walker First Gospel Artist to Create Housing in New York
This month, Bishop Hezekiah Walker celebrates the grand opening of HezHouse Apartments, a housing development six years in the making.
Check Out the Video for Mud Morganfield’s “Praise Him”
By Robert M. Marovich Those unfamiliar with Mud Morganfield will surely know the name of his late father, blues icon Muddy Waters. As we recognize that blues and gospel are first cousins, just like jazz and gospel are first cousins, it comes as no surprise that Morganfield is adept in [...]
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With more than a dash of Walter Hawkins embedded in the silky arrangement and distinctive harmonies, “Holy One” evokes Calvin Bridges’ late ‘70s work with the Spirit of Love choir.
The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, together with Motown Gospel, celebrated the most renowned names in gospel music at the Stellar Awards Nominee Mixer August 13.
By itself, “Always There” is a conventional mid-tempo gospel ballad, but Carlton Person’s voice sells it.
The Stellar Gospel Music Awards celebrated its 41st year honoring excellence in gospel music with an unforgettable evening of powerful performances, moving tributes and special honors celebrating the artists and trailblazers who continue to shape the genre.
The Journal of Gospel Music learned today of the passing of gospel music singer Nikki Ross Bellamy.
Gospel Guitar Treasures is a meditative mix of familiar hymns, gospels, spirituals, and camp meeting songs played on solo acoustic guitar by superb picker Ellsworth “El” McMeen.
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Hood Memorial AME Zion Church Celebration Choir I‘m In His Plans Bison Disc (release date: February 23, 2021) https://hoodmemorialamez.com/ By Robert M. Marovich Time was, you would have looked long and hard in the AME Zion church writ large and found neither gospel music nor gospel singers anywhere within the four walls. Hymns, yes. Anthems, [...]
William Murphy Worship & Justice RCA Inspiration (release date: July 15, 2022) www.rcainspiration.com By Robert M. Marovich Do gospel artists have a responsibility to speak truth to power through their songs? Isn’t all gospel music message music, or should it be more explicit when it comes to the social gospel? Answers vary from artist to [...]
Maverick City x Kirk Franklin Kingdom Book One Tribl Records / Fo Yo Soul / RCA Inspiration (release date: June 17, 2022) By Robert M. Marovich Maverick City Music, gospel’s current “it” group, joined with the venerable Kirk Franklin, no stranger to special event gospel projects, to bring music and ministry to 1,300 Florida inmates. [...]
LATEST PICK OF THE WEEK – SINGLES
From the boom-chuga-lugga rhythm to the hint of the congregational favorite “When We All Get Together” in the melody to the unrelenting vamp, singer-songwriter David Frazier’s “Finish With the Victory” reminds the listener over and over that it’s not over until it’s over.
“Tis So Sweet” Clarence McEwen Independent (release date: April 3, 2026)
“He’ll Fix It” The Marable Twins & Company From the 3Sonz Records album Grateful (release date: March 27, 2026)
“My Rock” DJ Allen & Righteous EvoWorld Entertainment (release date: March 6, 2026)
Replacing the quartet with a choir, Minister John Taylor Jr. has re-recorded "God's Power" as “God’s Power (Worship).”
“Conversations with the Gospel Legends” – Allen Cathey and Dianne Williams
Director Allen Cathey and soloist Dianne Williams ("Jesus Can Work it Out") of the world-renowned Cosmopolitan Church of Prayer "Warriors" of Chicago, Illinois, are our guests on "Conversations with the Gospel Legends." Special thanks to Rev. Harold Bailey and Mr. Clarence McMillon for putting the show together expertly every time! [...]
“Conversations with the Gospel Legends” – Min. Kevin Yancy
This episode of "Conversations with the Gospel Legends" with talented singer, songwriter, musician, and producer Min. Kevin Yancy (Fountain of Life Joy Choir) explores the Yancy Family's many significant contributions to gospel music. Special thanks, as always, to the Reverend Harold Bailey, Mr. Clarence McMillon, and the PCC Network for [...]
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.
By Bob Marovich “I wanted to do something different.” That’s how multi-GRAMMY Award nominee and Stellar and Dove Awardee Jekalyn Carr describes Changing Your Story Live. Her new album is scheduled for release this Friday, October 23, on Lunjeal Music Group / The Orchard. The main difference between Changing Your Story Live and her previous [...]
By Bob Marovich Like all of us, Brian Courtney Wilson is navigating the raging tempests of 2020 as best he can. He is also using his platform as a GRAMMY-nominated gospel singer, and specifically his new album, Still, to help others weather the storms of life. Wilson’s fifth studio album comes out this Friday, October 16, [...]
By Bob Marovich Earlier this year, the Chicago Children’s Choir was busy coordinating some 5,000 youth meeting in various in-school and after-school ensembles throughout the region. The sound of song was in the air everywhere. Then COVID-19 happened. Choirs became potential virus spreaders. Everything moved to virtual learning. CCC launched the online Arts Enrichment Sessions [...]
Rev. Dr. Issac Whittmon, Founder and Senior Pastor of Greater Metropolitan Church of Christ in Chicago, has passed away.
Judy Cheeks, daughter of Reverend Julius Cheeks and a singing star during the disco era, passed away on November 26 at the age of 71.
