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ATLANTA, GA (March 3, 2026) — Atlanta will take center stage this May with the launch of bamX — Black Music Week, a citywide cultural experience celebrating the legacy, global influence, and future of Black American music. Taking place May 25–June 2, 2026, the inaugural week coincides with Africa Day, Memorial Day, and Black Music Month, uniting culture, comm...


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“I Promised Jesus”
The Echoaires
Ecko Records (release date: February 6, 2026)

By Robert M. Marovich

With an old-fashioned gospel quartet name but a style that blends old- and new-school, the Echoaires introduce “I Promised Jesus” with an explosion of sound before the song settles into the quintessential quartet backbeat.

The rhythm and melody seem deriv...


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By Robert M. Marovich

The Journal of Gospel Music was saddened to hear of the passing on February 26, 2026, of legendary singer Roscoe Robinson, in Birmingham, Alabama. He was 97.

I had the good fortune of interviewing Roscoe and staying in touch with him from time to time, especially whenever he released new music.

Amidst all the tributes being ...


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Tasha Cobbs Leonard has earned the Outstanding Gospel/Christian Album accolade for her critically acclaimed studio debut TASHA at the 57th NAACP Image Awards during night two of the virtual pre-show – marking the powerhouse vocalist’s first-ever win at the prestigious ceremony.

This monumental achievement follows a breathtaking recent performance at the GRAMMY...


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BIRMINGHAM, AL (Wednesday, February 25) – 28x Stellar Award winner and GRAMMY nominated triple-threat Pastor Mike Jr. (PMJ), has once again proven the power of faith filled music in the digital era. His latest single, “He Can,” debuts at #1 on the Billboard Gospel Digital Song Sales Chart, marking another milestone in an already groundbreaking career...


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