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The History & Origins of Evangelical Pianism
By Nicole McCraySpecial Feature - Journal of Gospel Music www.nicolemccray.com Most people associate the piano with worship music, and it seems to have been that way for many years. However, prior to piano, the organ was the primary instrument in a house of worship. In looking at the history and origins of the piano, you can trace the path of how this beautiful and complex instrument made its way into the secular realm. THE BEGINNINGStandard church practice had been to use an organ for accompaniment. But because the organ’s sound was so powerful, hymnists’ voices did not carry as well [...]
JGM Pick of the Week: November 21, 2017
“Come Too Far” New Golden Crowns of Louisville, KY Sharp Records (release date: June 1, 2017) Available from Amazon.com By Bob Marovich Organized in 1940 as the Golden Crowns, an a cappella quartet, the New Golden Crowns of Louisville, Kentucky, are comprised of a mixture of new members and a [...]
RIP: Della Reese, Sang with Mahalia Jackson, the Meditation Singers
Della Reese (far right) with Brown's Inspirational Singers, 1950. From left, Kenneth Woods Jr., Milan Brown, Beatrice Brown, Raymond Rasberry. Photo Credit: Kenneth Woods Jr. By Bob Marovich Although better known as a television actor and pop singer, Della Reese made her early foray into professional music as [...]
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The History & Origins of Evangelical Pianism
By Nicole McCraySpecial Feature - Journal of Gospel Music www.nicolemccray.com Most people associate the piano with worship music, and it seems to have been that way for many years. However, prior to piano, the organ was the primary instrument in a house of worship. In looking at the history and origins of the piano, you can trace the path of how this beautiful and complex instrument made its way into the secular realm. THE BEGINNINGStandard church practice had been to use an organ for accompaniment. But because the organ’s sound was so powerful, hymnists’ voices did not carry as well [...]
JGM Pick of the Week: November 21, 2017
“Come Too Far” New Golden Crowns of Louisville, KY Sharp Records (release date: June 1, 2017) Available from Amazon.com By Bob Marovich Organized in 1940 as the Golden Crowns, an a cappella quartet, the New Golden Crowns of Louisville, Kentucky, are comprised of a mixture of new members and a [...]
RIP: Della Reese, Sang with Mahalia Jackson, the Meditation Singers
Della Reese (far right) with Brown's Inspirational Singers, 1950. From left, Kenneth Woods Jr., Milan Brown, Beatrice Brown, Raymond Rasberry. Photo Credit: Kenneth Woods Jr. By Bob Marovich Although better known as a television actor and pop singer, Della Reese made her early foray into professional music as [...]
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A red carpet led to the door of Bishop Larry D. Trotter’s Sweet Holy Spirit Church on Chicago’s southeast side Friday night, March 28. The living legends walking along the [...]
From Dennis Cole:The Gospel Music According to Chicago (“GMAC”) announces the passing of one of its Board Members, Dr. Robert E. Wooten, Sr. (Thursday morning, March 27, 2008). GMAC extends [...]
Rev. Lawrence Roberts informed TBGB that Sarah McKissick passed away March 25. Sarah was a member of the Little Lucy Smith Singers and Dorothy Norwood Singers. Last year, she celebrated [...]
Courtesy of Barbara Allen of Middle Passage ProductionsFrom a press release by:Bernicola Productions, Inc. (312) 320-7988or contact Victoria Reed, (773) 398-4726JUBILEE SHOWCASE GOSPEL SINGER, JUNIOUS ‘BUD’ NORFLEET, LEAD SINGER OF [...]
Baylor project seeks to preserve old African-American gospelBy GROMER JEFFERS JR./The Dallas Morning Newsgjeffers@dallasnews.com WACO - Deep in the basement of Baylor University's Moody Library, a slightly worn 45 nestled [...]
“God is Good”Regina BelleFrom the forthcoming CD Love Forever ShinesPendulum Records 2008http://www.pendulumrecords.biz/From classical to soul to show tunes to jazz, Regina Belle has sung it all. Now she’s gone back [...]
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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.
