Deep Roots Magazine

Paving the Way for Those Who Paved the Way

Twenty-five superb tracks, starting in 1940, of the Mother of Gospel Music SALLIE MARTIN's early recordings, appraised as invaluable by JOURNAL OF GOSPEL MUSIC founder BOB MAROVICH

by David McGee

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Indomitable

A Civil Rights Movement leader and powerful gospel singer, FANNIE LOU HAMER'S authenticity comes through most clearly on SONGS MY MOTHER TAUGHT ME.

by David McGee

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Enter, And Feel the Spirit

Soaring emotions and exquisite quartet harmonizing abound on TRAVELIN' SHOES, a foray into southern gospel (with a stop along the way at western gospel!) by the redoubtable MARLEY'S GHOST

by David McGee

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Softly and Tenderly. Pass It On.

MARIE LACEY's new album is a scintillating mix of southern gospel and African-American gospel songs frequently adopted by southern gospel singers.

by David McGee

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Updike at Easter, 2026 Edition

Our 15th installment of Update at Easter, pondering the meaning and purpose of the literary giant's iconic poem about Christianity's signal event , with musical interludes by REGINA VANDERJEICK, ELVIS, MAHALIA, THE SENSATIONAL ...

by David McGee

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Paving the Way for Those Who Paved the Way

Indomitable

Enter, And Feel the Spirit

Softly and Tenderly. Pass It On.

Updike at Easter, 2026 Edition

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