Reel Brothers – The Reel Experience
Reel BrothersThe Reel ExperienceShekinah Praise Music Publishing (2011)http://www.reverbnation.com/reelbrothersBy Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel BlogOn some quartet projects today, the singers and musicians seem as if they are in a tug-of-war over who should be most prominently featured. On The Reel Experience, the Reel Brothers gospel quartet and their musicians [...]
TBGB Pick of the Week: May 19, 2014
“Only God Can”Danetra MooreTyscot Records (2014)www.tyscot.comDanetra Moore’s anthem “Only God” sings the praises of He who can do anything and everything, including move the mountains, calm the raging sea, and “take someone like me to use for His glory.”Introduced by a delicate acoustic piano, the song traverses through a robust [...]
Deitrick Haddon’s LXW (League of Xtraordinary Worshippers)
Deitrick Haddon’s LXW (League of Xtraordinary Worshippers)Tyscot Records (released April 22, 2014)www.tyscot.comBy Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel BlogDeitrick Haddon and Tyscot Records want to bring the choir back. To make manifest their pledge, they’ve released Deitrick Haddon’s LXW (League of Xtraordinary Worshippers). The album not only celebrates the youthful [...]
“I Survived” – Marquis Jelks
“I Survived”Marquis JelksAvailable on iTunesAccompanied only by warm, warbling B3 organ, Marquis Jelks delivers “I Survived” in the conversational singing style that goes back nearly as far as gospel music itself.A sung testimony in the mode of “I’m Still Here” and “I Can’t Complain,” “I Survived” has that church solo [...]
The Williams Singers – Destined
The Williams SingersDestinedDeznell Music Group (rel. April 2014)By Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel BlogNot to be confused with the Williams Brothers of Mississippi, the Williams Singersis a quartet from Indianapolis, Indiana, the city that brought you, among other artists, Brown’s Inspirational Singers, Robert Turner and the Silver Hearts, and [...]
DJ Caleb – Got Gospel? Vol. 2
DJ CalebGot Gospel? Vol. 2Email: djcaleb@gmail.comBy Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel BlogDJ Caleb is a gospel DJ, which means he spins gospel music for special events, not on the radio. Self-taught, DJ Caleb shows that anyone can learn to mix using a turntable. With dj finance options available, it [...]
TBGB Pick of the Week: May 12, 2014
“Sunday A.M.”Karen Clark SheardKarew Records (2014)www.karewrecords.comI knew “Sunday A.M.” had all the makings of a fine gospel single the minute I heard Karen Clark Sheard sing it at her September 2013 live recording session in Chicago. Unlike Mary Mary’s 2012 “Sunday Morning,” which anticipates services with tambourine-shaking glee, “Sunday A.M.” [...]
Roscoe Robinson & the Birmingham BlindBoys – God’s Love Lifted Me Higher
Roscoe Robinson & the Birmingham BlindBoysGod’s Love Lifted Me HigherMississippi Delta Blues (2014)www.mississippideltabluesinfo.comBy Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel BlogGospel quartet singers are the Energizer Bunnies of music. Decade after decade, through innumerable personnel changes and stylistic revolutions, they keep on going.Such is the story of veteran gospel quartet lead [...]
Lisa Knowles and the Brown Singers – The Evolution Continues
Lisa Knowles and the Brown SingersThe Evolution ContinuesOne Voice Media (released March 18, 2014)Available from Amazon.comBy Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel BlogLisa Knowles of Memphis, Tennessee, is one to watch in 2014.Not only does she sing electrifying solos as a member of James Fortune & FIYA, and has guested [...]
TBGB Pick of the Week: May 6, 2014
“Still God”Angel TaylorEpitome (2014)Available from Amazon.comDressed in a sumptuous sapphire gown, the statuesque Angel Taylor of the Grammy-nominated Trin-i-tee 5:7 sang “Still God” before more than 8,000 at the Allstate Gospel SuperFest in Chicago. This passionate love song to God, wrapped in a power pop ballad, is from Angel’s forthcoming [...]
The World-Famous Barrett Sisters Wow At CIMMfest
Photo highlights from the screening of The Sweet Sisters of Zion: DeLois Barrett Campbell and the Barrett Sisters, produced and directed by Regina Rene. The screening and live performance occurred at the Chicago Independent Movies and Music Festival (CIMMfest) at Chicago's Chop Shop/1st Ward Sunday, May 4, 2014. The audience [...]
Jai Reed – Songs From My Heart
Jai ReedSongs From My HeartK. Lamp Entertainment, LLC (2014)klampentertainment@gmail.comBy Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel BlogAlthough he is a New Orleans guy, Pastor Jai Reed must still consider it a treat to sing in the Gospel Tent at the Crescent City's legendary Jazz and Heritage Festival. This year, he was [...]
The Mckee Choir – What Shall It Take
The Mckee ChoirWhat Shall It TakeSharp Records (2014)http://themckeechoir.bandcamp.com/album/what-shall-it-takeBy Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel BlogNamed for Rev. James E. Mckee, the Mckee Choir was organized several years ago by Ulannie “Link” Brewer. The choir’s album, What Shall It Take, was recorded at its home church of Dunham Temple CME in [...]
TBGB Pick of the Week: April 28, 2014
Demetrius Woods“Nothing Without You”Available via online retailers April 29, 2014The artist formerly known as Holy Boy converts Alicia Keys’ "If I Ain’t Got You” into “Nothing Without You.” The gospelization makes sense. It’s a short distance lyrically between “If I ain’t got you” to “If I ain’t got you, Jesus.” [...]
Johnny B. Williams – Songs for the World to Sing
Johnny B. Williams Songs for the World to Sing Salathiel Records (2013) www.salathielrecords.com By Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel Blog I extolled the virtues of Johnny B. Williams in 2009 after listening to his five star album, The Way I Worship. With his latest CD, Songs for the World [...]
Chicago a cappella’s “Birth of Gospel” educates, entertains
“The Birth of Gospel”Chicago a cappella Saturday, April 12, 2014Nichols Concert Hall, Evanston, IllinoisBy Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel BlogThe historic Nichols Concert Hall in Evanston was packed to the rafters to hear Chicago a cappella perform “The Birth of Gospel” yesterday evening.The mostly Caucasian crowd didn’t need the [...]
Chicago Choirs Rouse Audience at Allstate Gospel SuperFest
By Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel BlogMaybe I’m biased, too much of a choir geek, or maybe it was simply home court advantage, but for all the star power at yesterday’s Allstate Gospel SuperFest in Chicago, and there was much, the hometown choirs provided the evening’s most noteworthy performances.That’s [...]
Arnetta Murrill-Crooms (Self-Titled)
Arnetta Murrill-Crooms (Self-titled) On The Beat Entertainment (2013) www.OnTheBeatEntertainment.com By Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel Blog Arnetta Murrill-Crooms hails from the talented Murrill Family of North Carolina. Alumni of Donald Lawrence’s Tri-City Singers, the Murrill siblings released their own album, the Lawrence-produced Family Prayer, in 2008. It featured Arnetta [...]
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