Welcome to Lyrics and Melody! In each episode you will find an interview with musicians from various genres and backgrounds. Some are singers, instrumentalists, composers, or historians but no matter what it's about the lyrics and melodies. Please join Kenji Bolden weekly as he talks with musicians across the county. Kenji Bolden is a church music director, singer, songwriter, and pianist. He is currently working on his sophomore recording project, All Grown Up. Please visit https://www.face ...
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Billy Always is a singer, songwriter, and musician with talents beyond measure. He has been performing and recording for many years and was molded in the birthplace of Gospel music, Chicago, IL. He is the godson of the Queen of Gospel, Mahalia Jackson and was lovingly referred as Aretha Franklin's little brother. His accounts and memories are humor…
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Gospel music historian, Bob Marovich is no stranger to the gospel circuit. He has been a big supporter of the genre and can be seen at many of Chicago's gospel programs. He is invited to speak and present on his research throughout the country and is known as the "Blue-Eyed Soul Child." Bob has many articles, liner notes, and reviews to his name bu…
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Avid gospel music lover, Marcel West organized a celebration concert honoring the pioneers of gospel in Detroit. This concert was the byproduct of the documentary called, Detroit: The Gospel Journey that he produced. It is available on DVD and can be acquired through Mr. West. It is a body of work that every music lover should have in their collect…
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