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“People of Light” – Ritasoul
“People of Light” Ritasoul A4 Music Records (release date: June 8, 2021) http://www.praisecamp.com.ng By Robert M. Marovich From time to time, JGM likes to find interesting songs from Africa, where gospel music is vibrant, and present them here. “People of Light” is one. This beautifully-produced and stirring anthem calls on believers to join forces as an army of good and let their light shine “like never before.” It is led by Ritasoul, a Nigerian singer whose commanding soprano is fortified by a team of tight musicians and background vocalists who literally sound like the army she calls forth. Relevant words [...]
RCA Inspiration, Provident Music Group Announce Relaunch of Verity Records
Nashville, TN – July 5, 2017 – RCA Inspiration and Provident Music Group celebrate the relaunch of Verity Records, reviving the iconic label that has been a modern standard-bearer in Gospel for almost two decades! Reintroducing Verity, kicked off by the newly-launched single “Close” from Gospel icon Marvin Sapp, excitement [...]
JGM Pick of the Week: July 3, 2017
“Grace & Mercy” Tamika Patton feat. Min. Earl Bynum Available on iTunes and other Digital Media www.TamikaPatton.com By Bob Marovich On the independent single, "Grace & Mercy,” Tamika Patton proclaims her gratitude to God for his unconditional love and forgiveness. Such compassion, given “to a wretch like me,” has inspired [...]
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“People of Light” – Ritasoul
“People of Light” Ritasoul A4 Music Records (release date: June 8, 2021) http://www.praisecamp.com.ng By Robert M. Marovich From time to time, JGM likes to find interesting songs from Africa, where gospel music is vibrant, and present them here. “People of Light” is one. This beautifully-produced and stirring anthem calls on believers to join forces as an army of good and let their light shine “like never before.” It is led by Ritasoul, a Nigerian singer whose commanding soprano is fortified by a team of tight musicians and background vocalists who literally sound like the army she calls forth. Relevant words [...]
RCA Inspiration, Provident Music Group Announce Relaunch of Verity Records
Nashville, TN – July 5, 2017 – RCA Inspiration and Provident Music Group celebrate the relaunch of Verity Records, reviving the iconic label that has been a modern standard-bearer in Gospel for almost two decades! Reintroducing Verity, kicked off by the newly-launched single “Close” from Gospel icon Marvin Sapp, excitement [...]
JGM Pick of the Week: July 3, 2017
“Grace & Mercy” Tamika Patton feat. Min. Earl Bynum Available on iTunes and other Digital Media www.TamikaPatton.com By Bob Marovich On the independent single, "Grace & Mercy,” Tamika Patton proclaims her gratitude to God for his unconditional love and forgiveness. Such compassion, given “to a wretch like me,” has inspired [...]
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“Over My Head”Sounds of Blackness From the album UnitySLR Records 2005www.soundsofblackness.comIt’s hard to categorize Sounds of Blackness – and if there’s one thing we reviewers like to do, it’s categorize [...]
Various ArtistsGospel FavoritesSound of New Orleans 2006www.soundofneworleans.comNew Orleans author Lynn Abbott writes in the liner notes to this exquisite compilation: “On August 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina tore through New Orleans, [...]
TBGB received this note from Tammy Taylor, who asked us to keep GMWA board member Rodena Preston and the rest of the family in our prayers at this time. Billy [...]
“Come On Let’s Praise”Linton Phillips and Hearts of Worship Ministries 2006(708) 307-5483At the moment, the only way to hear this performance by Linton Phillips and the Hearts of Worship Ministries [...]
Ed. Note: TBGB agrees 100 percent that a gospel museum belongs in Chicago, the city in which the music was given its voice.Republished courtesy of the Chicago Sun-TimesMay 28, 2006BY [...]
TBGB invites you to attend the Chicago Gospel Fest. This year's roster is one of the best ever! And if you are in town for the Fest, be sure to [...]
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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.
