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Minister Redeemed – So Good
The overarching theme of So Good can be surmised from the artist’s moniker: Minister Redeemed.
Another Soldier Gone: Pastor James R. McClain
By Bob Marovich The Journal of Gospel Music learned of yet another passing, that of Pastor James R. McClain of the Willing Four. Here is a quick history of the Willing Four, much of which comes from McClain's own unpublished history of the gospel quartet from Chicago. Chicago’s Willing Four [...]
RIP: Rev. Maceo Woods, Pastor, Organist, Founder of “Gospel Supreme” Musical
Camilla Camilla fapello The Maceo Woods Singers, ca. 1954. Maceo Woods is at bottom, center. By Bob Marovich The Journal of Gospel Music was saddened to learn of the passing of the Reverend Maceo Woods today. Maceo Len Woods was born April 23, 1932, to Fred and Rosa [...]
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Bob Marovich of the Journal of Gospel Music interviews gospel recording artist Lil Prince.
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Minister Redeemed – So Good
The overarching theme of So Good can be surmised from the artist’s moniker: Minister Redeemed.
Another Soldier Gone: Pastor James R. McClain
By Bob Marovich The Journal of Gospel Music learned of yet another passing, that of Pastor James R. McClain of the Willing Four. Here is a quick history of the Willing Four, much of which comes from McClain's own unpublished history of the gospel quartet from Chicago. Chicago’s Willing Four [...]
RIP: Rev. Maceo Woods, Pastor, Organist, Founder of “Gospel Supreme” Musical
Camilla Camilla fapello The Maceo Woods Singers, ca. 1954. Maceo Woods is at bottom, center. By Bob Marovich The Journal of Gospel Music was saddened to learn of the passing of the Reverend Maceo Woods today. Maceo Len Woods was born April 23, 1932, to Fred and Rosa [...]
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By Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel Blog.Think of Judith Christie McAllister and chances are "praise and worship" comes to mind. After all, she's known as the "First Lady of Praise [...]
This video captures BET Sunday Best champ Le'Andria Johnson visiting and ministering to several churches in promotion of her Billboard chart-topping debut CD, The Awakening of Le'Andria Johnson (Music World [...]
“Magnify Him”Rev. Timothy Wright & Michelle PratherFrom the Tymo Gospel Music CD: The Gospel Music Celebration Pt. 2: Tribute to Bishop G.E. Patterson (available October 4, 2011)“Magnify Him” is the [...]
“In Spite of My Sins”Gospel DaytonairesOn the Gospel Now Volume 2 Compilationhttp://www.gospelnow.net/The Gospel Daytonaires were formed in Orlando, Florida in early 1988 but on “In Spite of My Sins,” they [...]
Various ArtistsSlingShot 2011 SoundtrackStrike the Rock Entertainmenthttp://www.striketherockentertainment.com/By Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel Blog.“We’re a new generation…we say it loud!”So announces talented newcomer Bria Manaway on “Say it LOUD,” the [...]
This is the first of five short episodes with gospel duo Trin-i-tee 5:7 as they discuss the behind-the-scenes making of their Music World Gospel album Angel & Chanelle.TBGB will feature [...]
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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.











