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Dr. E. Dewey Smith Launches Solo Singing Career
“If God gave me the gift to sing, why not use it?” newby555 stepdad By Robert M. Marovich There’s almost nothing that Dr. E. Dewey Smith hasn’t accomplished. A graduate of Morehouse College who went on to earn masters and doctorate degrees, Smith is an author, media and film producer, community leader, co-host of the first daytime faith-based panel talk show, and Senior Pastor of House of Hope Georgia, which touts no less than three locations. He is now adding vocal soloist to his resume. Released in March 2021, “Your Presence is a Gift” is Smith’s debut single. Late last [...]
BJ McKenzie – Encouraging God’s Nation (Isaiah 61:1)
BJ McKenzie Encouraging God’s Nation (Isaiah 61:1) BJ Muzic (release date: September 6, 2016) www.bjmuzic.org By Bob Marovich Taking Isaiah 61:1 for his thematic anchor, award-winning solo artist and choir director Bernard "BJ" McKenzie Jr. of Chicago offers a healthy dose of optimism on his debut solo album, Encouraging God’s [...]
Showers Family Video of New Single Recounts its March 2017 House Fire
HAMMOND, LA (Monday, May 15, 2017) - Stellar Award nominated family group The Showers released the music video for their heartfelt rising radio single “I Need You Lord,” written by group member Titus Showers, Sr. and co-written by Tasha Page Lockhart with production by Bruce Robinson, Jr. and Page-Lockhart. Watch [...]
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Dr. E. Dewey Smith Launches Solo Singing Career
“If God gave me the gift to sing, why not use it?” newby555 stepdad By Robert M. Marovich There’s almost nothing that Dr. E. Dewey Smith hasn’t accomplished. A graduate of Morehouse College who went on to earn masters and doctorate degrees, Smith is an author, media and film producer, community leader, co-host of the first daytime faith-based panel talk show, and Senior Pastor of House of Hope Georgia, which touts no less than three locations. He is now adding vocal soloist to his resume. Released in March 2021, “Your Presence is a Gift” is Smith’s debut single. Late last [...]
BJ McKenzie – Encouraging God’s Nation (Isaiah 61:1)
BJ McKenzie Encouraging God’s Nation (Isaiah 61:1) BJ Muzic (release date: September 6, 2016) www.bjmuzic.org By Bob Marovich Taking Isaiah 61:1 for his thematic anchor, award-winning solo artist and choir director Bernard "BJ" McKenzie Jr. of Chicago offers a healthy dose of optimism on his debut solo album, Encouraging God’s [...]
Showers Family Video of New Single Recounts its March 2017 House Fire
HAMMOND, LA (Monday, May 15, 2017) - Stellar Award nominated family group The Showers released the music video for their heartfelt rising radio single “I Need You Lord,” written by group member Titus Showers, Sr. and co-written by Tasha Page Lockhart with production by Bruce Robinson, Jr. and Page-Lockhart. Watch [...]
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CD Review: I Can’t Thank Him Enough — Bishop Larry B. Aiken & The Vision of Praise Celebration Choir
I Can't Thank Him EnoughBishop Larry B. Aiken & The Vision of Praise Celebration ChoirNew Vision Records (2005)1-866-363-7939, extension 102While not all private press gospel recordings warrant attention, this one [...]
"Prayer Hater" Shontae from the Danbla CD I'm DeterminedDanbla RecordsNorth Carolina's Shontae Henry Hill is a young singer with an aggressive but melodic voice. Her debut CD, I'm Determined, includes [...]
From Malaco Music Group:Dorothy Norwood Wins Soul Train Lady Of Soul AwardThe Malaco Music Group would like to congratulate Ms. Dorothy Norwood forher 10th Annual Soul Train Lady Of Soul [...]
The sophomore debut by jazz violinist Kersten Stevens, currently completing her higher education studies at Yale University with a dual degree in music and African-American studies, is called Walks of [...]
"Yes I Will"Bingo KenolyNGMR Records 2005Distributed by Taseis Media GroupThe son of singer Ron Kenoly and a member of the Kenoly Brothers, the 28 year-old Bingo Kenoly is giving it [...]
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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.
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.
