JGM Pick of the Week: January 2, 2023
“Favor” Danielle Stephens DRS Music (release date: July 1, 2022)
“I Don’t Know” – Mari Ramsey
A lovely solo ballad written by singer-guitarist Mari Ramsey and his foster father, “I Don’t Know” is a prayer raised in that defining moment when everything seems lost and all that's left is to put faith in God and let him lead.
Robert Hill & Joanne Lediger – Revelation
Backed by a ferocious troupe of musicians, indie blues performers Robert Hill and Joanne Lediger cover classics from a certain gritty guitar evangelist and also offer newly-composed tunes on their eleven-track Revelation.
JGM Pick of the Week – December 26, 2022
“Great God” Demetrius West and Jesus Promoters feat. Lisa Carter-Cork From the Blacksmoke Music Worldwide album Old Fellowship Hour (release date: November 4, 2022)
JGM Pick of the Week: December 20, 2022
“This Child of Bethlehem” Amanda Joy Powell Independent (release date: December 1, 2020)
Isaac Cates & Ordained – Amazed
Picks: “Step Back and Watch Him Work,” “When All God’s Children (Mom’s Song)” (bonus track)
JGM Pick of the Week: December 12, 2022
“Ain’t Nothin’ But a Cloud” Mariah Hlatywayo From the EP Ain't Nothin' But a Cloud (release date: October 22, 2022)
Building Your Music Business Basic Foundation – Henry Harris
Building Your Music Business Basic FoundationHenry HarrisSpiritmedia LLC (release date: September 25, 2022)By Robert M. MarovichBuilding Your Music Business Basic Foundation is a brief primer written by music industry veteran and educator Henry Harris. He shares practical general knowledge, gained over years of experience, to help independent artists learn the [...]
Johnny Ruffin Jr. – Just Johnny (EP)
Johnny Ruffin Jr.Just Johnny (EP)JBP Music (release date: July 23, 2022)By Robert M. MarovichAlthough the EP Just Johnny is a solo outing for North Carolina’s Johnny Ruffin Jr., it has a quartet sensibility to it. Ruffin has a quartet lead singer’s vocal intensity, complete with growls, evangelistic shouts, and flights [...]
“Merry Christmas” – BJ Sam
During Christmas, “everywhere we go is joy and harmony.” So sings international artist BJ Sam on his new holiday contribution, “Merry Christmas.” To make his point, he invites some 20 fellow creatives from around the world to join him in singing a few festive lyrics or be part of the band.
“Done It For Me” – Josh Copeland
Anointed Sounds Records (release date: August 5, 2022)
“Speak” – Angel Taylor
“Speak”Angel TaylorAwspire Records (release date: August 5, 2022)By Robert M. MarovichOn “Speak,” Angel Taylor revisits the easy urban contemporary swing of Trin-i-tee 5:7, the award-winning female vocal group of which she was once part.Whispery vocals, finger popping, and playful beats adorn Travis Finley’s silky love song to Jesus, whose holy [...]
“Too Hot to Handel” Indescribable, Says Pianist Alvin Waddles: “You Have to Experience It”
Nineteen years ago, Suzanne Mallare Acton, music director and conductor of Too Hot to Handel: The Gospel Messiah, was in a real jam. Her pianist, Detroit jazz legend Harold McKinney, pulled out of the jazz-gospel interpretation of George Frideric Handel’s Messiah just days before opening night. Needing a musician who could read a score and improvise, she picked up the phone and called the one pianist she knew could fill both bills: Alvin Waddles.
National Museum of Gospel Music Hosts “Voices of Celebration & Thanks” December 10
The National Museum of Gospel Music and Pilgrim Baptist Church invite you to join us for our holiday concert - VOICES OF CELEBRATION & THANKS 2022, hosted by your gospel sister Pam Morris!
Regina Belle – My Colorful Christmas
Regina BelleMy Colorful ChristmasTashi3 Entertainment / Altavoz Distribution(release date: November 1, 2022) Visit Site By Robert M. MarovichMy Colorful Christmas, the first yuletide album from GRAMMY Awardee Regina Belle, and issued on her own imprint, Tashi3 Entertainment, traverses mostly familiar holiday fare. Traditional carols and more recently-composed Christmas songs receive [...]
JGM Pick of the Week – November 21, 2022
“God is Great” | Kara Nichole | Independent (release date: September 5, 2022)
Sylvia Fedrick – Syl’s Combo 2022 (EP)
For as often as I’ve heard Chicago gospel singer Sylvia Fedrick, it didn’t strike me until listening to her EP Syl’s Combo 2022 that if you close your eyes, you would swear you are listening to a male high tenor like Maxwell or Prince.
Sondra Busby – We Need Your Presence
South Carolina singer Sondra Busby might be a contender for the title of “queen of the vamp.”
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