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JGM Pick of the Week September 28, 2021
“More than Enough” Tiff Jones Independent (release date: August 27, 2021) By Robert M. Marovich “More than Enough” is a gorgeous meditation on the transformative power of God’s love, made all the more beautiful by Tiff Jones’ restful delivery. Her vocals and the delicate musicianship flow like gently cleansing water. The harmonies on the lyrics about peace and grace are scrumptious. A key change at the end would have made it even more affecting. It’s the first songwriting credit for co-writer Nicole Thomas, a Chicagoan now living in the near western suburb of Oak Park (Donald Robinson is the other [...]
“Benediction” – The Paula Boggs Band
“Benediction” The Paula Boggs Band From the CD Elixir: The Soulgrass Sessions (release date: September 15, 2017) www.paulaboggsband.net By Bob Marovich Seattle's Paula Boggs penned “Benediction” in the aftermath of the racist-fueled shooting that ended the lives of nine members of the Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, South Carolina. The [...]
RIP Shea Norman, Gospel Singer
JGM was saddened to learn of the passing of gospel singer Shea Norman of Memphis. The gospel singer passed away Thursday at age 45 as a result of diabetes. Reported the Memphis Commercial Appeal: "Norman, whose real name was Alen VonShea Norman, began a career in gospel music in 2004. His album, [...]
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JGM Pick of the Week September 28, 2021
“More than Enough” Tiff Jones Independent (release date: August 27, 2021) By Robert M. Marovich “More than Enough” is a gorgeous meditation on the transformative power of God’s love, made all the more beautiful by Tiff Jones’ restful delivery. Her vocals and the delicate musicianship flow like gently cleansing water. The harmonies on the lyrics about peace and grace are scrumptious. A key change at the end would have made it even more affecting. It’s the first songwriting credit for co-writer Nicole Thomas, a Chicagoan now living in the near western suburb of Oak Park (Donald Robinson is the other [...]
“Benediction” – The Paula Boggs Band
“Benediction” The Paula Boggs Band From the CD Elixir: The Soulgrass Sessions (release date: September 15, 2017) www.paulaboggsband.net By Bob Marovich Seattle's Paula Boggs penned “Benediction” in the aftermath of the racist-fueled shooting that ended the lives of nine members of the Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, South Carolina. The [...]
RIP Shea Norman, Gospel Singer
JGM was saddened to learn of the passing of gospel singer Shea Norman of Memphis. The gospel singer passed away Thursday at age 45 as a result of diabetes. Reported the Memphis Commercial Appeal: "Norman, whose real name was Alen VonShea Norman, began a career in gospel music in 2004. His album, [...]
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TBGB learned from Minister J.J. Bell that Bishop Ozro Thurston Jones, Jr., General Board Member Emeritus and former Second Assistant Presiding Bishop of the Church of God in Christ, passed [...]
From The Miami Herald, 1/9/2008BY ADAM PLAYFORDSpecial to The Miami HeraldJoshua Nelson is a black Jew who sings Kosher gospel music. "You hear 'kosher gospel,' and you're like, 'What is [...]
“Lion of Judah”John Francis & The Ruach ChoirShekinah International 2007www.johnfrancis.org.ukBishop John Francis, Founder and Senior Pastor of Ruach Ministries in Brixton, South London, England, visited the Gospel Announcers Guild meeting [...]
From the Tennessean, Sunday, 01/06/08BY BILL FRISKICS-WARRENStaff WriterThey have opened for or toured with Paul Simon, Ray Charles and the Rolling Stones. They were the first gospel quartet to appear [...]
He’s a God (25th Anniversary Edition)The Victory TravelersRapture 2007Just about every one of the eight tracks on the 25th Anniversary CD Edition of the Victory Travelers’ He's a God, their [...]
Jesus Got Me OffThe Pilgrim JubileesMalaco 2007www.malaco.comJesus Got Me Off is the Pilgrim Jubilees' latest offering in a string of recordings going back to when Eisenhower entered the White House. [...]
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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.
