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“On the Way” – Luther Wardlaw
“On the Way” Luther Wardlaw Ascension Records (release date: May 21, 2021) By Robert M. Marovich If you’re expecting Martin Luther Wardlaw’s “On the Way” to thrum with the downhome vibe of the Wardlaw Brothers, his family's quartet, you’re going to be surprised. “On the Way” is a warm pop-inspired ballad sung passionately by Luther as a team of background vocalists affirm his lyrics and go higher when he goes higher. His experience scoring films is in evidence throughout the song. Luther encourages listeners to be still and know that God sees their pain and has designs for them that [...]
Conversations with the Gospel Legends: Leanne Faine
Ms. Leanne Faine, Thompson Community Singers lead vocalist and a solo gospel artist in her own right joins Bob Marovich on "Conversations with the Gospel Legends." It's part of our continuing focus on the history of Chicago's Thompson Community Singers. Conversations with the Gospel Legends. Host: Bob Marovich. Guest: Leanne [...]
For Patrick Lundy, It’s About the “Whole Gamut of Sacred Music”
By Bob Marovich Patrick Lundy and the Ministers of Music mix traditional and classically-infused contemporary gospel into their repertory. While their current single, the unapologetically traditional “Enter His Gates,” continues to impact radio, the group has also recorded an entire album of spirituals and hymns. This reflects Patrick Lundy's admiration for, and experience with, the full [...]
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“On the Way” – Luther Wardlaw
“On the Way” Luther Wardlaw Ascension Records (release date: May 21, 2021) By Robert M. Marovich If you’re expecting Martin Luther Wardlaw’s “On the Way” to thrum with the downhome vibe of the Wardlaw Brothers, his family's quartet, you’re going to be surprised. “On the Way” is a warm pop-inspired ballad sung passionately by Luther as a team of background vocalists affirm his lyrics and go higher when he goes higher. His experience scoring films is in evidence throughout the song. Luther encourages listeners to be still and know that God sees their pain and has designs for them that [...]
Conversations with the Gospel Legends: Leanne Faine
Ms. Leanne Faine, Thompson Community Singers lead vocalist and a solo gospel artist in her own right joins Bob Marovich on "Conversations with the Gospel Legends." It's part of our continuing focus on the history of Chicago's Thompson Community Singers. Conversations with the Gospel Legends. Host: Bob Marovich. Guest: Leanne [...]
For Patrick Lundy, It’s About the “Whole Gamut of Sacred Music”
By Bob Marovich Patrick Lundy and the Ministers of Music mix traditional and classically-infused contemporary gospel into their repertory. While their current single, the unapologetically traditional “Enter His Gates,” continues to impact radio, the group has also recorded an entire album of spirituals and hymns. This reflects Patrick Lundy's admiration for, and experience with, the full [...]
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“Give U Praise”AlkendriaSGR Music Group 2009www.sgrmusicgroup.comMy, my, my! Houston is certainly producing a significant number of gospel artists these days. Here’s another: Alkendria.On her latest single, “Give U Praise,” the [...]
“Sing, Sing in Glory” and “Hello, Y’all” kittylunaxx simpcity angieMighty Sincere VoicesFrom the OverBoard Records CD Sing, Sing in Glory (album release date: Sept. 1)www.overboardrecords.comFrom Navasota, Texas, home of country [...]
From a press release:Detroit, MI - Bishop T.D. Jakes, Bill (The Mailman) Martin, Willie Mae Ford Smith, Myrna Summers, Wyatt T. Walker, and BeBe Winans are this year's inductees to [...]
Claude Deuce Claude Deuce, the Young Elder Livin’ It Productions 2009 (scheduled for release July 14, 2009) www.myspace.com/claudedeuce After listening to “It Ain’t Over,” the opening track on Claude Deuce’s [...]
Clarence Fountain, Sam Butler and the BoysStepping Up and Stepping OutTyscot Records (release scheduled for August 25, 2009)www.tyscot.comThe story is well known among gospel quartet enthusiasts. Clarence Fountain has left [...]
Chicago is proud of her daughter, Jennifer Hudson, who sang for the late Michael Jackson's memorial service today in Los Angeles. She gave his song, "Will You Be There," even [...]
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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.
