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Jason Clayborn & the Atmosphere Changers – God Made It Beautiful
Jason Clayborn & the Atmosphere Changers God Made It Beautiful Tyscot / JayClay Music (release date: April 16, 2021) www.tyscot.com By Robert M. Marovich It is a pleasant surprise to hear a gospel album open not with the usual jarring sonic blast but with the gentle notes of a piano supporting a sensitive soprano voice. Such is the introduction to Jason Clayborn and the Atmosphere Changers’ God Made it Beautiful. The soprano happens to be Najiya Clayborn, the daughter of Jason Clayborn, the GRAMMY-nominated songwriter and native of Kentucky perhaps best known for writing Hezekiah Walker’s “Better” and Ricky Dillard [...]
“Conversations with the Gospel Legends” – Allen Cathey and Dianne Williams
Director Allen Cathey and soloist Dianne Williams ("Jesus Can Work it Out") of the world-renowned Cosmopolitan Church of Prayer "Warriors" of Chicago, Illinois, are our guests on "Conversations with the Gospel Legends." Special thanks to Rev. Harold Bailey and Mr. Clarence McMillon for putting the show together expertly every time! [...]
JGM Pick of the Week: April 25, 2017
“He’s the One” Monica Lisa Stevenson feat. Pastor Walter E. Ellis From the album Kainos (The Acoustic Documentary) Puretonez Production/eOne Distribution (release date: September 2016) www.monicalisastevenson.com By Bob Marovich Those who appreciate the fiery traditional singing of Monica Lisa Stevenson, the proverbial fifth Caravan, will be slightly taken aback by [...]
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Jason Clayborn & the Atmosphere Changers – God Made It Beautiful
Jason Clayborn & the Atmosphere Changers God Made It Beautiful Tyscot / JayClay Music (release date: April 16, 2021) www.tyscot.com By Robert M. Marovich It is a pleasant surprise to hear a gospel album open not with the usual jarring sonic blast but with the gentle notes of a piano supporting a sensitive soprano voice. Such is the introduction to Jason Clayborn and the Atmosphere Changers’ God Made it Beautiful. The soprano happens to be Najiya Clayborn, the daughter of Jason Clayborn, the GRAMMY-nominated songwriter and native of Kentucky perhaps best known for writing Hezekiah Walker’s “Better” and Ricky Dillard [...]
“Conversations with the Gospel Legends” – Allen Cathey and Dianne Williams
Director Allen Cathey and soloist Dianne Williams ("Jesus Can Work it Out") of the world-renowned Cosmopolitan Church of Prayer "Warriors" of Chicago, Illinois, are our guests on "Conversations with the Gospel Legends." Special thanks to Rev. Harold Bailey and Mr. Clarence McMillon for putting the show together expertly every time! [...]
JGM Pick of the Week: April 25, 2017
“He’s the One” Monica Lisa Stevenson feat. Pastor Walter E. Ellis From the album Kainos (The Acoustic Documentary) Puretonez Production/eOne Distribution (release date: September 2016) www.monicalisastevenson.com By Bob Marovich Those who appreciate the fiery traditional singing of Monica Lisa Stevenson, the proverbial fifth Caravan, will be slightly taken aback by [...]
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Hymns To Hang On ToBishop James Dixon II & the Community of Faith Mass ChoirBlackberry Records BBD-16482005“Whatever happened to the hymns?” ruminates Bishop James W.E. Dixon II in the first [...]
TBGB brings to your attention a film with a gospel music soundtrack and theme that is due out in October. The Gospel will feature gospel superstars such as Donnie McClurkin, [...]
Various Artists: Gospel Superstars – SoulLink Live 2MCG Records2005MCG7037www.mcgrecords.comBased on the success of its first SoulLink Live CD, MCG Records (part of the Malaco Music Group) has released the second [...]
When Gospel Was Gospel – Various Artists Shanachie SH 60642005www.shanachie.comI am often asked to recommend a CD that will introduce the uninitiated to the sound of black gospel music. It’s [...]
Remember Me – Marion WilliamsShanachie SH 60632005www.shanachie.com“I was born to sing the gospel and I sure do love my job.”So sings Marion Williams on “Born to Sing the Gospel,” a [...]
The Summer 2005 issue of the Association for Recorded Sound Collections (ARSC) newsletter announced that the third annual induction of fifty sound recordings for the National Recording Registry included three [...]
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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.
