JGM Editor-in-Chief Bob Marovich was interviewed for this podcast on gospel music and the Civil Rights movement. Professor Robert Darden of Baylor University, Dwandalyn Reese of the Smithsonian Institution, and Professor Birgitta Johnson of the University of South Carolina School of Music are also interviewed for this podcast, part of [...]
The Journal of Gospel Music's Bob Marovich interviews Detroit's own Evin Martin and Torrence Greene, better known as gospel duo 21:03. Hear their single, "Brand New Day," how producing team PAJAM groomed them for success, and information on the duo's forthcoming EP, Outsiders.
Civil-rights soundtrack still on freedom highway - Fredericksburg.com: Music.
An interesting perspective on the Grammys' Beyonce-"Precious Lord" controversy. Read Kevin Cokley's article in American Prospect by clicking below: Beyoncé Misses the Point of What Gospel Music Means to Black Americans. For my money, I would have preferred to hear Ledisi sing it, since she did the song in Selma. Of course [...]
Liz Vice There’s A Light Deeper Well Records (2014) http://deeper-well.com/artists/liz-vice/ By Bob Marovich Liz Vice may not sound like your average gospel singer, but then again, she’s not your average gospel singer. On her CD, There’s a Light, the Portland, Oregon-based singer delivers personal inspirational messages to God and to [...]
WYSO's Pam Ferris-Olson writes about Paul Arnold, lead singer for the Gospelaires of Dayton, Ohio. Arnold was honored posthumously with a star on the Dayton Walk of Fame. Read the article by clicking on the link below (JGM's Bob Marovich was interviewed for the story): http://wyso.org/post/musical-legacy-paul-arnold
“Take Your Burdens” Juan Santiago & Uninhibited Praise www.jsuplive.com The group that in 2011 offered one of the most inspirational and uplifting arrangements of the spiritual “Were You There” I have ever heard is back with “Take Your Burdens.” The choir’s new single, led by Jeneal Johnson, is a straight-up [...]
Congratulations to the following 57th GRAMMY Award recipients: Best Gospel Performance/Song: "No Greater Love" - Smokie Norful Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song: "Messengers" - Lecrae feat. For King & Country Best Gospel Album: Help - Erica Campbell Best Contemporary Christian Music Album: Run Wild. Live Free. Live Strong. - For [...]
DeWayne Woods Life Lessons Soul Therapy Music Group (release date: February 3, 2015) dewaynewoods.rocks By Bob Marovich Excellent songwriting, compelling melodies, thoughtful lyrics, and powerful singing combine to make Life Lessons DeWayne Woods’s best project to date. The album is fueled by a team of top-shelf songwriters, such as PJ [...]
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