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Lena Mae Perry and the Branchettes Subject of Award-Winning Documentary
Lena Mae Perry (front), Phil Cook (back row, far right) By Robert M. Marovich One reasonably warm Saturday in April, 2019, the Long Branch Disciples of Christ Church was especially high in the spirit. There, in the postcard-pretty church nestled in Newton Grove, North Carolina, the Branchettes, arguably one of the best gospel groups you’ve never heard of, were in the midst of a live recording session. It wasn’t a live recording—it was church. Traditional songs and singing filled the air, setting the live audience’s feet a-tapping and hands a-clapping. The Branchettes sang the old gospel catalogue as [...]
Christa Deana
Christa Deana Self-titled Hitman Records (release date: December 7, 2018) www.christadeana.com By Bob Marovich Philadelphia singer-songwriter Christa Deana (pron. Duh-nay) opens her self-titled CD with a forthright narrative about her calling, accepted at a very young age, to be a fisher of souls. But, she recounts, upon encountering one painful [...]
Pastor Maceo Woods and Christian Tabernacle Celebrate 50th Anniversary of “Hello Sunshine”
Stellar Award Lifetime Honoree PASTOR MACEO WOODS Presents HELLO SUNSHINE LIVE! Pastor Maceo Woods, Stellar Award Bobby Jones Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient, Celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the Billboard classic, Hello Sunshine. TRACK LISTING: Hello Sunshine In Jesus Name (I Won't Leave Here) Jesus is Keeping Me Oh Lord Deliver [...]
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Lena Mae Perry and the Branchettes Subject of Award-Winning Documentary
Lena Mae Perry (front), Phil Cook (back row, far right) By Robert M. Marovich One reasonably warm Saturday in April, 2019, the Long Branch Disciples of Christ Church was especially high in the spirit. There, in the postcard-pretty church nestled in Newton Grove, North Carolina, the Branchettes, arguably one of the best gospel groups you’ve never heard of, were in the midst of a live recording session. It wasn’t a live recording—it was church. Traditional songs and singing filled the air, setting the live audience’s feet a-tapping and hands a-clapping. The Branchettes sang the old gospel catalogue as [...]
Christa Deana
Christa Deana Self-titled Hitman Records (release date: December 7, 2018) www.christadeana.com By Bob Marovich Philadelphia singer-songwriter Christa Deana (pron. Duh-nay) opens her self-titled CD with a forthright narrative about her calling, accepted at a very young age, to be a fisher of souls. But, she recounts, upon encountering one painful [...]
Pastor Maceo Woods and Christian Tabernacle Celebrate 50th Anniversary of “Hello Sunshine”
Stellar Award Lifetime Honoree PASTOR MACEO WOODS Presents HELLO SUNSHINE LIVE! Pastor Maceo Woods, Stellar Award Bobby Jones Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient, Celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the Billboard classic, Hello Sunshine. TRACK LISTING: Hello Sunshine In Jesus Name (I Won't Leave Here) Jesus is Keeping Me Oh Lord Deliver [...]
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“Reign”Eric Carrington From The Eric Carrington Project, Vol. 2 – Amplified PrayzeDivine Line Records (2010)http://www.ericcarrington.com/Urban contemporary gospel artist Eric Carrington of Houston, Texas is back with the follow-up to The [...]
“Electrified by Jesus” (Gospel Radio Mix)Grandpa Crunk feat. Tracy ClarkFrom Project Electrified by Jesus (2010)http://electrifiedbyjesus.tripod.com/You might say that Grandpa Crunk (aka D.J. Seko VArner) is a line dance connoisseur. His [...]
Terry Frazier & the Tears of JoyKeep Lookin’ to the HillsFirstlite Records (2010)www.myspace.com/terryfrazierthetearsofjoyTerry Frazier declares his personal testimony at the start of the title track: “I’m from the old school, I [...]
“Awesome God”Brian Courtney WilsonFrom the Music World Gospel CD Just Love - Deluxe Edition (2010)http://www.musicworldgospel.com/Brian Courtney Wilson originally presented Luke Mercer’s worship anthem “Awesome God” with the choir at Windsor [...]
One way to keep Queen Albertina Walker in your heart is through her music. Enjoy this hour-long program dedicated to the music of Albertina Walker. It aired live yesterday morning on WLUW's "Gospel [...]
Bishop Kenneth Robinson & ChosenLooking Out for MeNew Season Records 2010Looking Out for Me, the new CD by Arkansas’ Bishop Kenneth Robinson & Chosen, not only captures the essence of [...]
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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.
