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“The Glory” Mama Tee feat. Awipi & Rume Independent (release date: October 9, 2021) By Robert M. Marovich "The Glory" is the product of an international collaboration between Canada-based songwriter Tolu Adeosun (Mama Tee), Nigerian-based music director and producer Awipi Emmanuel, and singers Rume and Jojo Vocals. Modern gospel singers in or from Africa tend to focus on songs of vertical praise more often than their U.S. counterparts, and this song is no exception. At the same time, Mama Tee penned "The Glory" out of a personal challenge. To a haunting melody, the lovely-voiced Rume as lead and Jojo Vocals [...]
Jonathan Nelson Wants Listeners to be “Inspired, Encouraged, and Empowered” by New Album
By Bob Marovich In 1776, the Declaration of Independence freed American people from the oppression of the Royal Crown. In 2018, Jonathan Nelson’s seventh studio album, Declarations, is intended to free all people for salvation under the Holy Crown. The Stellar Award-winning singer and songwriter releases Declarations (Entertainment One) nationwide and [...]
Elder Arlester Washington & the Anointed Central Kentucky Mass Choir – Thank You
Elder Arlester Washington & the Anointed Central Kentucky Mass Choir Thank You (EP) Pure Harvest Entertainment, 2014 859-233-4876 By Bob Marovich For decades, the mass choir movement has gathered together men and women of all ages and from a variety of denominations to fellowship in song. Though small in comparison [...]
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JGM Pick of the Week: March 7, 2022
“The Glory” Mama Tee feat. Awipi & Rume Independent (release date: October 9, 2021) By Robert M. Marovich "The Glory" is the product of an international collaboration between Canada-based songwriter Tolu Adeosun (Mama Tee), Nigerian-based music director and producer Awipi Emmanuel, and singers Rume and Jojo Vocals. Modern gospel singers in or from Africa tend to focus on songs of vertical praise more often than their U.S. counterparts, and this song is no exception. At the same time, Mama Tee penned "The Glory" out of a personal challenge. To a haunting melody, the lovely-voiced Rume as lead and Jojo Vocals [...]
Jonathan Nelson Wants Listeners to be “Inspired, Encouraged, and Empowered” by New Album
By Bob Marovich In 1776, the Declaration of Independence freed American people from the oppression of the Royal Crown. In 2018, Jonathan Nelson’s seventh studio album, Declarations, is intended to free all people for salvation under the Holy Crown. The Stellar Award-winning singer and songwriter releases Declarations (Entertainment One) nationwide and [...]
Elder Arlester Washington & the Anointed Central Kentucky Mass Choir – Thank You
Elder Arlester Washington & the Anointed Central Kentucky Mass Choir Thank You (EP) Pure Harvest Entertainment, 2014 859-233-4876 By Bob Marovich For decades, the mass choir movement has gathered together men and women of all ages and from a variety of denominations to fellowship in song. Though small in comparison [...]
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Aaron SledgeAaron Sledge (EP)EMI Gospel 2009www.emigospel.comLast December, TBGB reported on Da Light, Chicagoan Aaron Sledge’s independently produced album. Infused with melodic soundtracks, creative hip hop beats and street-smart Christian lyrics, [...]
“Work a Miracle”Spencer Taylor & the Highway QCsFrom the 4 Winds Records CD Work a Miracle (2009)www.malaco.comAmong the initial releases from Malaco Records’ newly-launched 4 Winds imprint is a new [...]
From D.A. Johnson of Malaco Music Group: The Malaco Music Group regrets to announce the passing of Quita Lumzy of the renowned quartet, The Lumzy Sisters. The funeral service will [...]
First CreationNobody Like JesusFirst Creation 2008www.myspace.com/firstcreationmusic On the infectious “Great Change,” First Creation sings, “I once was young, but now I'm old.” Such a line seems incongruous coming from the [...]
Just a few iconic churches and choirs that celebrated anniversaries this month...Prayer Center COGIC, founded by Mother Fannie Gay and still pastored by Elder G. Donald Gay (right), celebrated its [...]
Johnny B. Williams The Way I Worship Johnny Williams Enterprises 2009 www.johnnybwilliams.com Every now and then an independent project comes along that is so remarkable it leaves me wondering why [...]
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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.
