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“Lord of All” – Carolyn Wright
“Lord of All” Carolyn Wright Independent (release date: April 3, 2022) By Robert M. Marovich Ms. Carolyn Wright lit up the Rhythm of Gospel Awards in Jacksonville, Florida, last month with her lead vocals for one of the many talented church choirs that were in attendance. I wasn’t alone in my plaudits—many present at the event singled her out for the poised, polished, and passionate singing you hear on her single, “Lord of All.” Written and produced by Courtney Franklin, “Lord of All” has the musical majesty of a contemporized hymn. Just as importantly as the song’s message and noble [...]
JGM Pick of the Week: July 16, 2019
“Praise Belongs to You” Jason Clayborn & the Atmosphere Changers Tyscot Records www.tyscot.com By Bob Marovich “Praise Belongs to You,” co-written by Grammy Award-nominated gospel songwriter Jason Clayborn, author of such hits as Hezekiah Walker’s “Better” and Ricky Dillard’s “I Survived It,” is Clayborn's debut single as an artist for [...]
“After All These Years” – Freddi Rene
“After All These Years” Freddi Rene From the CD Guide Me www.freddirene.com By Bob Marovich On its surface, “After All These Years,” written by Carl Phillips, Gabriel Young, and producer Gregory G. Pearson, sounds like a conventional love song. But in the song’s first few seconds, Freddi Rene asserts that [...]
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“Lord of All” – Carolyn Wright
“Lord of All” Carolyn Wright Independent (release date: April 3, 2022) By Robert M. Marovich Ms. Carolyn Wright lit up the Rhythm of Gospel Awards in Jacksonville, Florida, last month with her lead vocals for one of the many talented church choirs that were in attendance. I wasn’t alone in my plaudits—many present at the event singled her out for the poised, polished, and passionate singing you hear on her single, “Lord of All.” Written and produced by Courtney Franklin, “Lord of All” has the musical majesty of a contemporized hymn. Just as importantly as the song’s message and noble [...]
JGM Pick of the Week: July 16, 2019
“Praise Belongs to You” Jason Clayborn & the Atmosphere Changers Tyscot Records www.tyscot.com By Bob Marovich “Praise Belongs to You,” co-written by Grammy Award-nominated gospel songwriter Jason Clayborn, author of such hits as Hezekiah Walker’s “Better” and Ricky Dillard’s “I Survived It,” is Clayborn's debut single as an artist for [...]
“After All These Years” – Freddi Rene
“After All These Years” Freddi Rene From the CD Guide Me www.freddirene.com By Bob Marovich On its surface, “After All These Years,” written by Carl Phillips, Gabriel Young, and producer Gregory G. Pearson, sounds like a conventional love song. But in the song’s first few seconds, Freddi Rene asserts that [...]
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“I Will Praise & Worship You”Just FriendsFrom the Lacy Boys Music album Fulfillment (2010)www.myspace.com/justfriendsjfEarlier this month, I chanced to hear this praise and worship song performed live by the vocal [...]
The Chicago Music Awards announced that legendary gospel singer Leanne Faine will receive a Lifetime Achievement Award during the CMA's 30th Anniversary awards ceremony.The 30th Anniversary Chicago Music Awards will be held on Sunday, January [...]
TBGB thanks Anna Miller of Online Degree for sharing their picks for top ten gospel singers of all time. Check out the videos associated with each artist.http://www.onlinedegree.net/top-10-gospel-singers-of-all-time/Readers: who would you add [...]
Aaron NevilleI Know I’ve Been ChangedEMI Gospel 2010http://www.emigospel.com/Reviewed by Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel Blog.While listening to Aaron Neville's latest religious release, I Know I've Been Changed, I decided that one thing hasn't [...]
“Blessings”John P. Kee feat. Rance AllenFrom the forthcoming Verity album The Legacy Project(available January 11, 2011)http://www.verityrecords.com/What better day than Thanksgiving to review a song called “Blessings!”Here, John P. Kee hangs [...]
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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.
