JGM Pick of the Week: April 28, 2025
Amy Hillis’ “Thousand Tongues” is a sweetly-sung song of praise with lithe piano backing and a heartwarming string arrangement that tenderly embraces the melody.
The Historic Tulsa Massacre to be Revitalized in Epic Stage Play Featuring Vickie Winans and Byron Cage
Black History Month Concludes with a Chilling Recount of the Original Black Wall Street and Its Demise Due to Racial Tensions, Anger and Jealousy [ATLANTA, GA] February 21, 2024 - Porter Sanford III Performing Arts Center will be presenting Deep Greenwood Ignited: The Hidden Truth of Black Wall Street, a stage [...]
RIP: Bishop Carlton D. Pearson, Megachurch Leader
Bishop Carlton Pearson died on Sunday night in hospice care in Tulsa due to cancer, said his agent, Will Bogle.
“He Lives” – Corey Weaver
“He Lives” Corey Weaver Independent (release date: March 8, 2022) By Robert M. Marovich Corey Weaver, a young man from Oklahoma City with an old soul and a sky-high tenor, takes listeners to church on “He Lives.” It’s his finest single to date. Weaver and his background vocalists engage in [...]
“Free to Worship” – Minister James Willis & Nu Praze
“Free to Worship” Minister James Willis & Nu Praze Independent (release date: February 2020) Available digitally By Bob Marovich “Free to Worship” is a vigorous and robust rhythm and praise piece from award-winning singer-songwriter, musician, and choir director Minister James A. Willis Jr. of Oklahoma City. Taking John 8:36 for [...]
RIP Elder John Powell, husband of gospel singer Sara Jordan Powell
JGM offers its sympathies on the passing of Elder John Powell, the husband of gospel singer Sara Jordan Powell.
JGM Pick of the Week: September 18, 2017
“I Thank You Lord” Terri McConnell Royal T Records (release date: August 29, 2017) www.terrimcconnell.com By Bob Marovich From its southern-fried funky beat to Terri McConnell’s wizened alto, “I Thank You Lord” is as traditional and delicious as sweet tea. McConnell gushes with gratitude to God for creating a path [...]
Trinity Dawson – With All I Am
Trinity Dawson With All I Am New Day (2015) www.trinitydawsonmusic.com By Bob Marovich Flexibility is a critical asset for a running back. It certainly helped Tulsa, Oklahoma’s Trinity Dawson. When he was a running back for the University of Toledo, flexibility helped him to enter the school record book for [...]
“Not That Easy” – Trinity Dawson
“Not That Easy” Trinity Dawson www.trinitydawsonmusic.com Strength against adversity is the theme of Trinity Dawson’s single, “Not That Easy.” Amidst a life filled with twists and turns and problems that “look ten feet tall,” Dawson reaches within to remember that he has heavenly help. The thumping drums, sounding like an [...]
Brian Nhira Premiers Video for “Back Where You Belong”
Today, Oklahoman gospel artist Brian Nhira premieres the video for "Back Where You Belong," a song about the impact of fatherlessness on a child as he or she grows to adulthood. Nhira hopes the song and video will stimulate a conversation about fatherlessness and the need for reconciliation. The song [...]
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