Journal of Gospel Music

Prof. Harold Boggs (and Lula Reed): Lord Give Me Strength

2018-09-25T01:14:53-05:00September 25th, 2018|

Prof. Harold Boggs (and Lula Reed) Lord Give Me Strength: Early Recordings 1952-1964 Gospel Friend Records (release date: September 21, 2018) www.gospelfriend.com By Bob Marovich Perhaps one reason Professor Harold Boggs is not as well remembered, or as appreciated, as his golden era contemporaries is his penchant for copying their sound. [...]

JGM Pick of the Week: September 18, 2018

2018-09-18T18:42:10-05:00September 18th, 2018|

“Unto the Lamb” Kim Stratton Kingdom Records (release date: May 15, 2018) By Bob Marovich On “Unto the Lamb,” Chicago-based gospel songstress Kim Stratton sings “a brand new song.” Although she’s referencing salvation, in another sense, "Unto the Lamb" is itself a brand new song - her first in six years. After focusing  [...]

Jonathan Nelson Wants Listeners to be “Inspired, Encouraged, and Empowered” by New Album

2018-09-14T22:14:25-05:00September 14th, 2018|

By Bob Marovich In 1776, the Declaration of Independence freed American people from the oppression of the Royal Crown. In 2018, Jonathan Nelson’s seventh studio album, Declarations, is intended to free all people for salvation under the Holy Crown. The Stellar Award-winning singer and songwriter releases Declarations (Entertainment One) nationwide and [...]

For Patrick Lundy, It’s About the “Whole Gamut of Sacred Music”

2018-07-04T00:13:16-05:00July 4th, 2018|

By Bob Marovich Patrick Lundy and the Ministers of Music mix traditional and classically-infused contemporary gospel into their repertory. While their current single, the unapologetically traditional “Enter His Gates,” continues to impact radio, the group has also recorded an entire album of spirituals and hymns.  This reflects Patrick Lundy's admiration for, and experience with, the full [...]

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