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JGM Pick of the Week – May 23, 2022
“I Can’t Forget” David Daughtry Independent (single release date: February 18, 2022) www.daviddaughtrymusic.com By Robert M. Marovich Vocalist David Daughtry lets his COGIC roots show on “I Can’t Forget,” an up-tempo, handclapping gush of gratitude to God that incorporates the congregational favorite, “Oh What He’s Done For Me” and snippets of lyrics from “Jesus I Can’t Forget.” The single blends traditional gospel singing with contemporary musicianship, and it packs plenty of Pentecostal power. Originally from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, David Daughtry is director of praise and worship for the West Angeles Church of God in Christ in Los Angeles, California, under the [...]
RIP Gertrude Hicks, Member of the Lawrence Roberts Singers and Founding Member of the Angelic Choir
By Bob Marovich The Journal of Gospel Music is saddened to report that Sis. Gertrude Deadwyler Hicks passed away March 1, 2019. The Rev. Dr. Stefanie Minatee informed JGM of her transition. Gertrude Hicks was a member of the Gospel Chordettes / Lawrence Roberts Singers and a founding member of [...]
“A Carol for All Children” – His Love Singers
“A Carol for All Children”His Love SingersOpus One Studios (2018)www.opusonestudios.com By Bob Marovich Alan Salisbury and Whitney Parnell’s “A Carol for All Children” celebrates the religious differences that too often threaten to divide countries. We are all God's children, the song reminds, regardless of race or creed. Though the lyrics [...]
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JGM Pick of the Week – May 23, 2022
“I Can’t Forget” David Daughtry Independent (single release date: February 18, 2022) www.daviddaughtrymusic.com By Robert M. Marovich Vocalist David Daughtry lets his COGIC roots show on “I Can’t Forget,” an up-tempo, handclapping gush of gratitude to God that incorporates the congregational favorite, “Oh What He’s Done For Me” and snippets of lyrics from “Jesus I Can’t Forget.” The single blends traditional gospel singing with contemporary musicianship, and it packs plenty of Pentecostal power. Originally from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, David Daughtry is director of praise and worship for the West Angeles Church of God in Christ in Los Angeles, California, under the [...]
RIP Gertrude Hicks, Member of the Lawrence Roberts Singers and Founding Member of the Angelic Choir
By Bob Marovich The Journal of Gospel Music is saddened to report that Sis. Gertrude Deadwyler Hicks passed away March 1, 2019. The Rev. Dr. Stefanie Minatee informed JGM of her transition. Gertrude Hicks was a member of the Gospel Chordettes / Lawrence Roberts Singers and a founding member of [...]
“A Carol for All Children” – His Love Singers
“A Carol for All Children”His Love SingersOpus One Studios (2018)www.opusonestudios.com By Bob Marovich Alan Salisbury and Whitney Parnell’s “A Carol for All Children” celebrates the religious differences that too often threaten to divide countries. We are all God's children, the song reminds, regardless of race or creed. Though the lyrics [...]
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Prophetess Juanita Bynum is starting over.She has a new record deal and a series of projects coming out. Her book, No More Sheets: The Truth About Sex, was just re-released [...]
“Soul Cry (Oh, Oh, Oh)”Dr. Juanita Bynum IIFrom the Music World Gospel/Son Flower Records EP The Diary of Juanita Bynum: Soul Cry (Oh, Oh, Oh) (release date: June 22, 2010)Gospel [...]
"Self Righteous"His Namewww.hisnameonline.comOn the loping, mid-tempo “Self Righteous,” contemporary quartet His Name takes umbrage with “Christians” who turn up their noses, look down on others and point fingers. They sing, [...]
“Just Say a Thing”Donna McAfeewww.donnamcafee.comQ: what do Donna McAfee, R. Kelly and Chaka Khan have in common?A: They all studied under Thomas A. Dorsey's niece, Dr. Lena Johnson McLin, Chicago’s [...]
“What He’s Done”Dayna CaddellFrom the forthcoming album Overjoyed www.cdbaby.com/Artist/DaynaCaddellWith all the unemployment and financial distress swirling around, it’s easy to forget that not everyone is feeling low. On her new [...]
DeWayne Woods & When Singers MeetMy Life’s LyricQuiet Water Entertainment/Verity Gospel Music Group (release date: June 22, 2010)www.verityrecords.comSinger-songwriter and multiple Stellar Award-winner DeWayne Woods has made such a mark on [...]
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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.
