Bob Marovich

Gospel Memories

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Every Saturday from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. CT on Chicago's WLUW 88.7FM, host Bob Marovich brings you vintage black gospel recordings on "Gospel Memories." If you are not in Chicago, you can listen live to the program via www.wluw.org. Miss a show? Hear a snippet of the last month's worth of programs on Podomatic. Be sure to visit www.gospelmemories.com for the latest playlist and news about the upcoming show.

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Bob Marovich

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Episode 283: Gospel Memories - July 4, 2026 04.07.2026 57:55

This episode features selections in honor of America's 250th, a long set in memory of Bishop James C. Austin (pictured, St. Luke's COGIC Youth Choir), Ward Singers, Wheat Street Female Quartet, Edward Dominick, and others.

Episode 282: Gospel Memories - June 27, 2026 27.06.2026 59:16

This episode includes music from Bessie Griffin, Mighty Clouds of Joy, Roberta Martin Singers, the Soul Stirrers, selections in memory of Beau Williams, and others.

Episode 281: Gospel Memories - June 20, 2026 20.06.2026 59:03

This episode is an hourlong survey of Simpson Records, the eponymously-titled gospel label of Richard "Bishop" Simpson. Artists include the COGICS, Utterbach Concert Ensemble, Kendrix Singers of LA, Gospel Descendants, Gospel Clefs, and others.

Episode 280: Gospel Memories - June 13, 2026 13.06.2026 57:29

Today, Gospel Memories pays tribute to Arizona Dranes on the 100th anniversary of her initial recording session: June 17, 1926; also music from the Tommies, Fairfield Four, Gerald Sisters, Greater Rosehill B.C., Dorothy Norwood, and others.