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About Bob Marovich

Bob Marovich is a gospel music historian, author, and radio host. Founder of Journal of Gospel Music blog (formally The Black Gospel Blog) and producer of the Gospel Memories Radio Show.

“A Little Longer” – Nancey Jackson Johnson

2014-07-21T21:48:41-05:00April 17th, 2014|

“A Little Longer”Nancey Jackson JohnsonFrom the Camdon CD The Heart of Nancey Jackson Johnson(2014)I have been enamored of Nancey Jackson Johnson’s voice and dramatic take on a song ever since hearing her sing “Lead Me to the Rock” on Rev. Stef & Jubilation’s 2006 The Launch Out Project.  Since then, [...]

Chicago a cappella’s “Birth of Gospel” educates, entertains

2014-07-21T21:48:52-05:00April 13th, 2014|

“The Birth of Gospel”Chicago a cappella Saturday, April 12, 2014Nichols Concert Hall, Evanston, IllinoisBy Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel BlogThe historic Nichols Concert Hall in Evanston was packed to the rafters to hear Chicago a cappella perform “The Birth of Gospel” yesterday evening.The mostly Caucasian crowd didn’t need the [...]

Palm Sunday Special – A Musical Journey Through Chicago’s Historic Churches

2026-03-24T00:53:01-05:00April 12th, 2014|

Enjoy this one-hour episode of Gospel Memories, which features vintage moments from some of Chicago's African American church choirs.  It's Part II of our "Musical Journey Through Chicago's Historic Churches." anal Pancho SavageFor the playlist, visit www.gospelmemories.com and click on Playlist and Previews.http://gospelmemories.podomatic.com/entry/2014-04-12T14_26_29-07_00

“Love Me Through” – Lateefah

2014-07-21T21:48:57-05:00April 12th, 2014|

“Love Me Through”LateefahLateko Records (release date: April 18)www.facebook.com/thereallateefah    To a balmy, keyboard-led neo-soul groove, Lateefah sings that no matter what happens on the outside, she has love inside.  She also has complete trust in the Lord that He will make everything on the outside better, too.  Her breezy, relaxed voice [...]

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