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“Thank You” – Felica Welch
“Thank You” Felica Welch D’MAKK Entertainment (release date: May 29, 2021) By Robert M. Marovich Veteran Chicago Mass Choir alumna Felica Welch debuts “Thank You,” her new single under the D’MAKK Entertainment imprint. Welch gives this well-produced and lovely ballad of gratitude an even-handed reading, her pleasant and melodic voice reminiscent of Gloria Estefan. She provides the song just the right amount of spiritual passion. “Thank You” was written by D’MAKK founder Angela Frazier, who also wrote Leah Oduro-Kwarten’s 2018 “He Worked It Out.” Produced by David Davis. Restful and enchanting.
Yet Another Soldier Gone: RIP Kenny Taylor of Teemade Productions
By Bob Marovich The Journal of Gospel Music is saddened to hear of the passing of Kenny Taylor, one of gospel music's finest and most professional consultants and promotional men. Kenny was someone you could trust that if he said he would do it, he would do it. Dependable, honest, and [...]
Treva Jones: I Am Praise – The Project
Treva Jones I Am Praise – The Project Chezmusique (2017) www.trevajones.com By Bob Marovich Treva Jones wasn’t taking any chances when she assembled I Am Praise – The Project. The Houston, Texas, resident packed her latest release with some of gospel music’s finest singers, songwriters, and producers. She also took her [...]
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“Thank You” – Felica Welch
“Thank You” Felica Welch D’MAKK Entertainment (release date: May 29, 2021) By Robert M. Marovich Veteran Chicago Mass Choir alumna Felica Welch debuts “Thank You,” her new single under the D’MAKK Entertainment imprint. Welch gives this well-produced and lovely ballad of gratitude an even-handed reading, her pleasant and melodic voice reminiscent of Gloria Estefan. She provides the song just the right amount of spiritual passion. “Thank You” was written by D’MAKK founder Angela Frazier, who also wrote Leah Oduro-Kwarten’s 2018 “He Worked It Out.” Produced by David Davis. Restful and enchanting.
Yet Another Soldier Gone: RIP Kenny Taylor of Teemade Productions
By Bob Marovich The Journal of Gospel Music is saddened to hear of the passing of Kenny Taylor, one of gospel music's finest and most professional consultants and promotional men. Kenny was someone you could trust that if he said he would do it, he would do it. Dependable, honest, and [...]
Treva Jones: I Am Praise – The Project
Treva Jones I Am Praise – The Project Chezmusique (2017) www.trevajones.com By Bob Marovich Treva Jones wasn’t taking any chances when she assembled I Am Praise – The Project. The Houston, Texas, resident packed her latest release with some of gospel music’s finest singers, songwriters, and producers. She also took her [...]
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The story below comes from the New York Times: January 7, 2006. TBGB adds that Rawls' earliest foray into pop music came not too long after Sam Cooke's, in 1958 [...]
“Be There”The Williams BrothersFrom the CD Greatest Hits PlusBlackberry 2005www.blackberryrecords.comThe Williams Brothers are among a handful of traditional gospel artists whose releases continue to make the singles chart, and “Be [...]
The Vessel – Serita Campbell3G Records 2005Serita Campbell’s nickname “Versityle” fits her well. The Vessel, the fourth and latest CD from Serita Campbell, a Milwaukee-based singer, songwriter, producer, and now [...]
"The Conqueror"Leanne Faine & FavorSerenity Entertainment 2005From the Upcoming CD The Conquerorwww.leannefaine.comOn "The Conqueror," singing dynamo Leanne "Holy Ghost Power" Faine strikes again with another up-tempo traditional-sounding gospel shouter. The [...]
TBGB NOTE: I saw these ladies perform at this year's GMWA and they were nothing less than sensational. Whether singing a cappella or "with cappella!" they are so fine they [...]
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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.
