JGM's Bob Marovich was interviewed for Anne Ford's National Public Radio story on the Hammond organ's 80th anniversary, and how it gained greater popularity by first being an ideal instrument for African American church music. Hear the story here.
Click on the image above to hear the 100th episode of the JGM Music Hour. Playlist: God's got me - Dexter Walker & Zion Movement Up and praise 'em - Judah Band Hope - Tiff Joy He's been good - Dr. A. Edward Davis Jr. [...]
Playlist: Jesus, oh what a wonderful child - The Walls Group Go tell it - Calvin Bridges Time to celebrate - Voncile Belcher Bethlehem morning - Caleb Collins feat. Morris Chapman God rest ye merry gentlemen - Livre' O come all ye faithful - Grace Covenant Worship This [...]
“God’s Got Me” Dexter Walker & Zion Movement https://www.cdbaby.com/cd/dexterwalkerandzionmovem From the Chicago choir that won the 2012 Verizon How Sweet the Sound search for the Best Church Choir in America, “God’s Got Me” is a confident declaration of soul comfort sung from within the everlasting arms of the Lord. It’s [...]
JGM Music Hour: Episode 99 (click on the image above to play): Playlist: You should've been there - Virginia Aires Hold on - Debbie Orange God wants to hear from you - Samuel R. Blakes Every chance I get - Bishop Andrew J. Ford II [...]
“Up and Praise Em” Judah Band Xist Music (2015) www.xistmusic.com It’s hard not to be drawn in by the irresistible polyrhythms and the shoulder-rolling zoot suit feel of this mid-tempo rouser by the Judah Band. The lyrics are a simple call to get on one’s feet and praise, but the [...]
Janice Gaines Greatest Life Ever Motown Gospel (release date: October 9, 2015) www.motowngospel.com By Bob Marovich While listening to Janice Gaines sing “The Break-Up Song,” on her debut album, Greatest Life Ever, it struck me that she could have been a fourth member of Destiny’s Child. She can ride a [...]
Journal of Gospel Music Editor-in-Chief Bob Marovich (pictured, left), discussed his book, A City Called Heaven: Chicago and the Birth of Gospel Music (University of Illinois Press), with radio legend Milt Rosenberg (center) on The Milt Rosenberg Show. The program aired live Friday, November 6, 2015, on WCGO 1590 AM, Chicago. Iconic gospel choir conductor, arranger, [...]
Last week, Deitrick Haddon spoke with Bob Marovich of the Journal of Gospel Music about his new album, Masterpiece, which Entertainment One will release this Friday, November 6. JGM: Masterpiece, the album, is being described as sort of a musical maturation on your part. Is that a fair assumption? DH: [...]
Click on the image above to listen. Music Hour Episode 98 Playlist: Oh! - Jonathan McReynolds Love vs. the world - Xavier O'Connor Alright - Tony Mclendon Here I am - Zaviel Janae All the glory - Alexis Spight Not that easy - Trinity Dawson My son - Okey Sokay [...]
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