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JGM Pick of the Week: July 19, 2021
“I’d Rather Have Jesus” True Believers Malaco Music Group / 4 Winds (release date: June 23, 2021) www.malaco.com By Robert M. Marovich From the opening vocal harmony riff and the incessant piano triplets to the ultra-soulful lead vocals by Castro Coleman, “I’d Rather Have Jesus” sounds like a 1960s soul record but it is as new as a minute ago. Lyrically, the song by the True Believers quartet evokes the 1922 hymn with the same title, about forsaking the riches of the world for the wealth of eternity. The twist is that Coleman references the modern era when he describes [...]
Darrell McFadden & the Disciples – Covering All Areas: Phase One (EP)
Darrell McFadden & the Disciples Covering All Areas: Phase One (EP) DMDMG (release date: April 25, 2017) http://dmdaccess.com/ By Bob Marovich This five-track EP by Brooklyn quartet Darrell McFadden & the Disciples may not, as its title suggests, cover all areas, at least in terms of musical styles. What it [...]
Historical Marker in Philadelphia Honors the Dixie Hummingbirds
Dixie Hummingbirds From the Reverend Joe Williams: On Tuesday, June 6, 2017, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the City of Philadelphia commemorated the rich heritage of the Dixie Hummingbirds with a historical marker dedication at 2435 North College Avenue, Philadelphia. This was the rehearsal hall and former home [...]
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Bob Marovich of the Journal of Gospel Music interviews gospel recording artist Lil Prince.
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JGM Pick of the Week: July 19, 2021
“I’d Rather Have Jesus” True Believers Malaco Music Group / 4 Winds (release date: June 23, 2021) www.malaco.com By Robert M. Marovich From the opening vocal harmony riff and the incessant piano triplets to the ultra-soulful lead vocals by Castro Coleman, “I’d Rather Have Jesus” sounds like a 1960s soul record but it is as new as a minute ago. Lyrically, the song by the True Believers quartet evokes the 1922 hymn with the same title, about forsaking the riches of the world for the wealth of eternity. The twist is that Coleman references the modern era when he describes [...]
Darrell McFadden & the Disciples – Covering All Areas: Phase One (EP)
Darrell McFadden & the Disciples Covering All Areas: Phase One (EP) DMDMG (release date: April 25, 2017) http://dmdaccess.com/ By Bob Marovich This five-track EP by Brooklyn quartet Darrell McFadden & the Disciples may not, as its title suggests, cover all areas, at least in terms of musical styles. What it [...]
Historical Marker in Philadelphia Honors the Dixie Hummingbirds
Dixie Hummingbirds From the Reverend Joe Williams: On Tuesday, June 6, 2017, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the City of Philadelphia commemorated the rich heritage of the Dixie Hummingbirds with a historical marker dedication at 2435 North College Avenue, Philadelphia. This was the rehearsal hall and former home [...]
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From Kevin Nutt of CaseQuarter Records:It is with great sadness that we here at CaseQuarter Records must convey the news that Bishop Charlie Jackson of Baker, Louisiana has passed away. [...]
From Media Jenny (February 14, 2006): Jackson, MS- On February 7, in Jackson, Mississippi, the Mississippi Mass Choir joined with the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra, the Mississippi Girlchoir and the Power [...]
“Try Me Father”Rev. Willingham and His SwaneesFederal 125421966“Try Me Father” is an obvious variation on James Brown’s classic 1958 proto-soul “Try Me” (also on Federal Records). But turnaround is fair [...]
“You Held On Even When I Let Go” Eddie Ruth BradfordFrom her forthcoming CD Saved by GraceJuana Records 2006www.malaco.comEddie Ruth Bradford, with her resonant, relaxed alto voice, sounds like a [...]
Jerry WarrenNever Let You GoNivla Records 2005Jerry Warren sounds like the lead singer in a traditional gospel quartet. His husky voice travels the vocal spectrum from Al Green’s pinched tenor [...]
Ami RushesCoveringAmi Rushes Ministries 2005www.amirushes.comAt the 2005 GMWA, where she performed on an artist showcase, Ami Rushes described the concept – and hence the title – of Covering as her [...]
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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.
