Gospel Classic “I Can Go to God in Prayer” Hits the Half-Century Mark
The now-classic gospel song "I Can Go to God in Prayer" turns fifty years old this year.
Various Artists – Gospel Diaries Golden Memories (Live)
Gospel Diaries Golden Memories is a series of musical moments captured by historian Eric Maurice Clark during his visits with vocalists and musicians, most of whom have direct links to gospel’s earliest days, especially in Chicago, the genre’s birthplace city.
JGM Music Hour – Episode 177
This episode includes music reviewed on the Journal of Gospel Music between mid-December 2023 and late January 2024.
“No Weapon” – Calvin Bridges
“No Weapon,” the latest single from Chicago’s indefatigable singer-songwriter-director Calvin Bridges, puts a Hawkins-meets-GMWA-Chapter-Choir touch to Isaiah 54:17.
JGM Music Hour – Episode 163
A beautiful day – Trenton Kirksey feat. Nikki Ross Jesus is Lord – Calvin Bridges All of my help – Dedicated Souls
“Jesus is Lord” – Calvin Bridges
“Jesus is Lord” Calvin Bridges PNEUMA/Spirit Recordings, Inc. (2022) www.calvinbridges.org By Robert M. Marovich Celebrated singer-songwriter and gospel music instructor Calvin Bridges, known for his hit composition “I Can Go to God in Prayer,” takes listeners to church again with “Jesus is Lord.” This song of worship brims with ‘80s [...]
JGM Music Hour: Christmas 2021
Christmas 2021 PlaylistGo tell it – Calvin BridgesWe three kings – Melody and HarmonyThe Christmas song – Rufus JohnsonHave Yourself a Merry Little Christmas – Kerry Douglas feat. Monica Lisa StevensonHope is alive – Tevis Harris & FavorImmanuel – Beverly HeathHe brought joy – Bryan Andrew Wilson & the [...]
JGM Music Hour: Episode 157
Click on the image to begin streaming the episode Episode 157 Playlist Amazing – Pastor Mike Jr. Redeemed – Denita Gibbs I’m not tired yet…running for Jesus – Calvin Bridges You did it – Kisha Grandy Fear is not welcome – Brian Courtney Wilson w/Hilary Scott Better – [...]
“I’m Not Tired Yet…Running for Jesus” – Calvin Bridges ft. Ann Bridges
“I’m Not Tired Yet…Running for Jesus” Calvin Bridges ft. Ann Bridges From the PNEUMA/Spirit Recordings, Inc. CD Gospel Church Generations (single release date: February 2, 2021) www.calvinbridges.org By Robert M. Marovich Although he is a talented songwriter, Calvin Bridges reaches back to the Caravans catalog for an oldie but goodie. [...]
JGM Music Hour: Episode 144
Click on the image to begin streaming the episode Episode 144 Playlist Leap of faith – YimikaSoul Man from Galilee – DK Dru feat. Rance Allen, Paul Porter, and Chris Byrd and True Victory In his hands – Zion Messengers Sorry – Erica Reed We are family, we [...]
