Deep Roots Magazine

Deep Roots Magazine

Roots Music and Meaningful Matters

 
 

 
jo jo wallace featured

Sensational Nightingales’ Jo Jo Wallace Crosses Over

A tribute to JO JO WALLACE, last surviving member of the SENSATIONALNIGHTINGALES' golden era lineup, crosses over at age 98. But did he write 'The Twist'?
by David McGee
 

 
 
Bobbie Lane featured

Bobbi Lane Offers Light in The Darkness

After losing her father and her sister within three months of each other in 2023, BOBBI LANE found strength in gospel music. In an exclusive interview with BOB MAROVICH, she tells how the music got her through.
by David McGee
 

 

 
Parchman Prison featured

Bob Marovich’s Gospel Picks

Two extraordinary albums, one featuring prisoners at Parchman Prison, the other featuring largely Chicago gospel artists in intimate home settings
by David McGee
 

 
 
Regina featured

BOB MAROVICH’S GOSPEL PICKS

Introducing REGINA VANDEREIJK, the greatest new voice of the year; RIP, The Nelons; Gospel Christmas singles 2024
by David McGee
 

 

 
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Bob Marovich’s Gospel Picks

Must-hear new gospel albums and singles, including new music from EARNEST PUGH
by David McGee
 

 
 
Akesse Brempong Awakening

Bob Marovich’s Gospel Picks

Gospel picks with a World Music flavor dominate Bob Marovich's latest hot platters...
by David McGee
 

 

 
CeCe Winans featured

Bob Marovich’s Gospel Singles Picks

CECE WINANS and DEITRICK HADDON lead the Gospel Singles reviews by BOB MAROVICH.
by David McGee
 

 
 
Parchman Prison Prayer Some Mississippi Sunday Morning

Bob Marovich’s Gospel Picks

A 2023 gospel wrapup includes TODD DULANEY, EDDY MANN and PARCHMAN STATE PRISON's singing inmates.
by David McGee
 

 

 
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Bob Marovich’s Gospel Picks

New gospel CDs for the heart and soul from MINISTER KAI BROWN, KELL BAILEY, KONAI ADELPHE, EARNEST PUGH, PAUL PORTER & THE CHRISTIANAIRES
by David McGee