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RIP: Sam Butler Jr., Singer and Guitarist, Member of the Blind Boys of Alabama

RIP: Sam Butler Jr., Singer and Guitarist, Member of the Blind Boys of Alabama

Bob Marovich2023-12-26T15:17:28-06:00December 26th, 2023|

By Robert M. Marovich JGM learned of the passing last week of singer, guitarist, and GRAMMY nominee Sam Butler. He was 70 years old. From preschool age, Samuel Butler Jr. had an estimable apprenticeship learning at the feet of his father, the Reverend Samuel Butler Sr., who played guitar for [...]

JGM Pick of the Week: January 30, 2018

JGM Pick of the Week: January 30, 2018

Bob Marovich2018-01-31T01:59:12-06:00January 31st, 2018|

“He Saved Me” YaLonda Lolar-Johnson Thysongbird Music Group (release date: July 2017) www.thysongbird.com By Bob Marovich YaLonda Lolar-Johnson is distinctive in gospel music for hailing from two environments not particularly well known for producing many gospel artists: St. Paul, Minnesota; and the Seventh Day Adventist Church. Nevertheless, gospel is her favorite [...]