JGM Pick of the Week – March 7, 2023
“Proof” K.T. Ellis feat. Kenneth Coleman Blacksmoke Music Worldwide (2023) By Robert M. Marovich To a sultry rocking chair tempo, “Proof” gets a meaty rendering by Rhythm of Gospel Award nominee K.T....
View ArticleThe Gospel Compilations in Birthright: A Black Roots Music Compendium
By Nicole McCray Black History Month coincided with the release of the new compilation, Birthright: A Black Roots Music Compendium (Craft Recordings, 2023). Listeners who want to learn about Black...
View Article“I Go to the Rock: The Gospel Music of Whitney Houston” Soars to Top of the...
(New York, NY – April 6, 2023) — Before she became a global superstar, Whitney Houston was “Nippy,” a precocious teenager from Newark, New Jersey. Gospel music was her refuge. She sang in the choir at...
View ArticleJGM Pick of the Week: May 2, 2023
“Heaven Belongs to You” The Wilson Family of Cades JEF Records (release date: March 7, 2023) By Robert M. Marovich Most family groups consist of a few members, maybe five or six tops, but the Wilson...
View ArticleJGM Pick of the Week – May 9, 2023
“It Is Well” Monica Lisa Stevenson Blacksmoke Music Worldwide (release date: April 28, 2023) By Robert M. Marovich To a finger-popping rhythm and a muscular accompaniment that feels inspired by Muscle...
View ArticleJGM Pick of the Week: June 13, 2023
“God, You’ve Been Faithful” Lucinda Moore & Tramaine Hawkins Nalah Music Group (release date: March 31, 2023) By Robert M. Marovich Cue the gospel waltz tempo. Cue the choir. Cue two church-honed...
View ArticleClarksdale’s Role in the Development of Gospel Music
By Cecille Richman for the Journal of Gospel Music Gospel music has a long and rich history in the United States, and the modern songs known today wouldn’t be the same without the influence of music...
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“Thank You”– Sonny Brown
“Thank You” Sonny Brown Independent (release date: January 3, 2022) By Robert M. Marovich If Sonny Brown’s “Thank You” has a traditional gospel quartet vibe, it’s because Brown has spent part of his...
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“It Shall Pass”– Dr. James Mable Jr.
“It Shall Pass” Dr. James Mable Jr. From the Uncle G Records album The Journey 2.0 (release date: September 18, 2020) www.JamesMableJr.com By Robert M. Marovich “I’m about to take you all the back to...
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“It Was You”– Keith Wonderboy Johnson
“It Was You” Keith Wonderboy Johnson Blacksmoke Music Worldwide (release date: January 28, 2022) By Robert M. Marovich “It Was You” is a slow, soulful testimony by quartet maven Keith Wonderboy...
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“Some Day We’ll Meet”– Bill Moss Jr. & the B. M. & E. State Choir ft. Carolyn...
“Some Day We’ll Meet” Bill Moss Jr. & the B.M. & E. State Choir ft. Carolyn Jacobs From the Salathiel Records album His Majesty (album release: 2020) http://www.salathielrecords.com/ By Robert...
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Johnny Ray Daniels – Whatever You Need
Johnny Ray Daniels Whatever You Need Bible & Tire (release date: May 6, 2022) https://fatpossum.com/collections/bible-tire-recording-co By Robert M. Marovich Like the Blind Boys of Alabama’s Jimmy...
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“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...
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Various Artists – Malaco 50th Celebration
Various Artists Malaco 50th Celebration Malaco Music Group (release date: February 25, 2022) www.malaco.com By Robert M. Marovich The nearly two-hour Malaco 50th Celebration two CD set (and companion...
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After Seven Decades, it’s Johnny Ray Daniels’ Season
Robert M. Marovich Ray Kroc was 52 when he opened his first McDonald’s restaurant in 1955. Col. Harland Sanders was in his 60s when his “Finger Lickin’ Good” Kentucky Fried Chicken became a national...
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“He’ll Do It Again”– Wright Family Singers
“He’ll Do It Again”Wright Family SingersHigher Praise Records (release date: April 15, 2022) By Robert M. Marovich On “He’ll Do It Again,” the Wright Family Singers come as close as anyone currently to...
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JGM Pick of the Week – May 23, 2022
“I Can’t Forget” David Daughtry Independent (single release date: February 18, 2022) www.daviddaughtrymusic.com By Robert M. Marovich Vocalist David Daughtry lets his COGIC roots show on “I Can’t...
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Gospel, Vol. 6: Female Gospel Groups 1940 – 1962
Various Artists Gospel, Vol. 6: Female Gospel Groups 1940-1962 Fremeaux & Associes (2022) http://www.fremeaux.com By Robert M. Marovich If it weren’t for women, there might not be gospel music as...
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Lena Mae Perry and the Branchettes Subject of Award-Winning Documentary
Lena Mae Perry (front), Phil Cook (back row, far right) By Robert M. Marovich One reasonably warm Saturday in April, 2019, the Long Branch Disciples of Christ Church was especially high in the spirit....
View ArticleJGM Pick of the Week – January 17, 2023
“He’ll Make It Alright”Julius Pearson & the Gospel Chorale of ChicagoEnchanted Media Group By Robert M. Marovich With the exception of Detroit, no city does gospel choir like Chicago. “He’ll Make...
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