Deep Roots Magazine

Deep Roots Magazine

Roots Music and Meaningful Matters

 
 

 

Palestrina

In his Memoirs, published in 1896, composer CHARLES GOUNOD reflected on the exalted heights PALESTRINA and MICHELANGELO reached in their respective arts and the points of similarity between the two geniuses.
by David McGee
 

 
 

‘Put God First and Just Keep Moving’

As acclaim for their work grows, and a new album promises to be of breakout proportions, the men of Soul Tempo stay focused on the eternal verities By Bob Marovich Talk with Jeremiah “Jerry” Brunson of Soul Tempo fo...
by David McGee
 

 

 

Border Patrol

In a true border crossing event, GABRIEL ESPINOSA and TIERNEY SUTTON deliver a nuanced tribute to the songs of BURT BACHARACH and Mexican songwriting legend ARMANDO MANZANERO.
by David McGee
 

 
 
Randall Scotting Divine Impresario cover

The Golden Era of a Castrato Sensation

Nicolini, the first major castrato to sing in London, is given an engaging tribute by Randall Scotting written for the 18th century castrato sensation
by David McGee
 

 

 

Gospel News & Notes – February 2013

In Gospel News & Notes: Fundraising begins to complete a documentary about the BARRETT SISTERS; DEWAYNE WOODS is PETA's first faith-based spokesperson; the Tri-City Singers mark 20th anniversary with CD/DVD
by David McGee
 

 
 

You Have Come to The World. I Pour Out Praise for You.

BENEDICTINES OF MARY, QUEEN OF APOSTLES have created their third classic Christmas album in CAROLING AT EPHESUS. All proceeds go the order's building projects.
by David McGee
 

 

 

Bob Marovich’s Gospel Picks — July 2014

New gospel releases from CHANEL, ANDREA MCCLURKIN MELLINI, CHRISTON GRAY, JAY BRATTEN, RICKY DILLARD & NEW G, TIM SPADY & INSPIRATION, PASTOR DAVID WRIGHT & THE NY FELLOWSHIP MASS CHOIR.
by David McGee
 

 
 
Rachel Richardson

Motherhood in the Age of Wildfire

Courtesy our media partners High Country News, an interview with poet RACHEL RICHARDSON about her new collection,SMOTHER, reflecting on mothering in the age of wildfire
by David McGee