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JGM Pick of the Week: July 5, 2021
“Ain’t Nobody Like Jesus” Ron Rawls Red Torch Music (release date: June 15, 2021) www.rawlsmusic.com By Robert M. Marovich Ron Rawls may be best known as the music director for Christian artist Mandisa; he worked on her Grammy and Dove Award-winning album, Overcomer (2013). On “Ain’t Nobody Like Jesus,” a bracing pop-flavored ode of gratitude to Jesus, Rawls shows his stuff as a solo artist. Its funky chorus evokes jams from the likes of John Legend and Bruno Mars. Fundamentally the song is a call-and-response between Rawls and the background vocalists, but the superb musicians and Rawls’ staccato delivery and [...]
Kirk Franklin, Travis Greene Collect Billboard Music Awards
Kirk Franklin (Photo Credit: Christian Landry) Nashville, TN (May 22, 2017) – RCA Inspiration celebrates double wins at the 2017 Billboard Music Awards with two top Gospel awards for Kirk Franklin (Fo Yo Soul/RCA) and Travis Greene, winning in the categories of Top Gospel Artist and Top Gospel [...]
“O My Soul” – The Southeastern Gospel Music Workshop Choir
“O My Soul” The Southeastern Gospel Music Workshop Choir From the NGE Records Let God Arise (Live) (release date: August 1, 2016) Available on digital music outlets By Bob Marovich The Southeastern Gospel Music Workshop Choir’s debut single, “Let God Arise,” is the type of aurally aerobic song that praise [...]
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JGM Pick of the Week: July 5, 2021
“Ain’t Nobody Like Jesus” Ron Rawls Red Torch Music (release date: June 15, 2021) www.rawlsmusic.com By Robert M. Marovich Ron Rawls may be best known as the music director for Christian artist Mandisa; he worked on her Grammy and Dove Award-winning album, Overcomer (2013). On “Ain’t Nobody Like Jesus,” a bracing pop-flavored ode of gratitude to Jesus, Rawls shows his stuff as a solo artist. Its funky chorus evokes jams from the likes of John Legend and Bruno Mars. Fundamentally the song is a call-and-response between Rawls and the background vocalists, but the superb musicians and Rawls’ staccato delivery and [...]
Kirk Franklin, Travis Greene Collect Billboard Music Awards
Kirk Franklin (Photo Credit: Christian Landry) Nashville, TN (May 22, 2017) – RCA Inspiration celebrates double wins at the 2017 Billboard Music Awards with two top Gospel awards for Kirk Franklin (Fo Yo Soul/RCA) and Travis Greene, winning in the categories of Top Gospel Artist and Top Gospel [...]
“O My Soul” – The Southeastern Gospel Music Workshop Choir
“O My Soul” The Southeastern Gospel Music Workshop Choir From the NGE Records Let God Arise (Live) (release date: August 1, 2016) Available on digital music outlets By Bob Marovich The Southeastern Gospel Music Workshop Choir’s debut single, “Let God Arise,” is the type of aurally aerobic song that praise [...]
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“Something About the Name Jesus” The Rance Allen Group featuring Kirk Franklin.From the Tyscot LP The Live ExperienceTyscot Records 2004First of all, don’t get me wrong: I admire and respect [...]
The Bells of Joy: The Collection (1951-1954)Acrobat Records 2005www.acrobatmusic.netWhile the Bells of Joy did not possess superstar lead vocalists as did Peacock labelmates the Sensational Nightingales (June Cheeks), Spirit of [...]
Alvin Slaughter – The Faith LifeIntegrity Gospel 2005www.integritymusic.comWorship leader Alvin Slaughter possesses a handsome baritone voice reminiscent of crooner James Ingram but sings with the command of a leading man [...]
It reminded me of the famous photograph, “A Great Day in Harlem.” This time, however, the venue wasn't the entranceway of an apartment building but the Monument of Faith Church [...]
Danny Brooks – Rock This House His House Records 2005www.dannybrooksmusic.comDanny Brooks holds claim to the title of Blue-Eyed Soul Man of Canada. He has a true love and deep respect [...]
“Get Right Church” - Dixie Hummingbirds Peacock 17641956The style, showmanship, and musical skill of the Dixie Hummingbirds are evident from the first few bars of this remarkably fun 1956 recording. [...]
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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.
