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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.

Gospel Memories – 7th Anniversary Show Sunday, May 4

2014-07-21T21:58:56-05:00May 1st, 2008|

Tune to 88.7 WLUW Chicago Sunday morning, May 4, from 3:00 to 7:30 a.m. Central Time for this month’s live broadcast of “Gospel Memories” – the soundtrack to That Old Time Religion.Not in Chicago? No problem. Go to http://www.wluw.org/, click the Listen Live button, and enjoy “Gospel Memories” from wherever [...]

Light’s Gospel Legacy Series: Blind Boys of Alabama and the Christianaires

2014-07-21T21:58:56-05:00April 28th, 2008|

Light Records launched their Gospel Legacy reissue series this January with compilations by the Winans Family, Vickie Winans, and Commissioned. The series continues the label’s commitment to introducing classic gospel music tracks from the past three decades to a new generation of listeners, and satisfying announcers and enthusiasts who want [...]

Liz McComb – The Spirit of New Orleans (review)

2017-12-03T03:28:03-06:00April 20th, 2008|

The Spirit of New Orleans Liz McComb GVE 2008 (Available in the US on April 22, 2008 by Sunnyside/Ryko Distribution) www.sunnysiderecords.com Much has been made of the symbiotic relationship between blues and gospel music, but as Liz McComb’s The Spirit of New Orleans demonstrates, there’s an equally strong lineage between [...]

Musicians, Scholars Gather for “Blues and the Spirit” Symposium May 22-24

2014-07-21T21:58:56-05:00April 17th, 2008|

The article below appeared in the Pioneer Press, April 16, 2008.NOTE: On Saturday, May 24, TBGB Founder and Radio Host Bob Marovich will present some of his research findings on the history of gospel music in Chicago at the Blues and the Spirit symposium:Saturday, May 24, 2008:11:45 am-12:45pm (Lunch Break [...]

GRAMMY Salute to Gospel Music Honors Winans, Edwin & Walter Hawkins, Sandi Patty

2014-07-21T21:58:56-05:00April 16th, 2008|

From www.businesswire.com:SANTA MONICA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GRAMMY®-winning artists Edwin and Walter Hawkins, five-time GRAMMY winner Sandi Patty, and five-time GRAMMY-winning group the Winans will be recipients of the President's Merit Award at the 2008 GRAMMY Salute To Gospel Music® event in Washington, D.C., it was announced today by The Recording Academy®.In continuing [...]

CeCe Winans – Thy Kingdom Come (review)

2014-07-21T21:58:56-05:00April 16th, 2008|

Thy Kingdom ComeCeCe WinansPure Springs Gospel 2008www.cecewinans.comThis has definitely been a championship season for the Winans Family. The Clarks may have swept this year’s Stellars, but fellow Detroiters the Winans have been making their own joyful noise. First, Marvin’s Alone But Not Alone debuted on Billboard’s gospel charts at #1, [...]

Chicago Gospel Fest – Great in ’08!

2014-07-21T21:58:56-05:00April 13th, 2008|

This year's Chicago Gospel Fest features a strong program on all three days -- Friday, May 30 through Sunday, June 1. Some quick tidbits from your friendly neighborhood gospel historian...Friday:"Gospel's Next Showcase," hosted by Percy Bady, features the soloists on Bady's hit single "Wonderful Life."Saturday:Valencia Lacy is the soloist who [...]

Regina Belle – Love Forever Shines (Review)

2014-07-21T21:58:57-05:00April 11th, 2008|

Love Forever ShinesRegina BellePendulum Records 2008www.myspace.com/reginab17The first time I heard Regina Belle sing was in a duet with Peabo Bryson, but her musical resume extends well beyond that. Whether duetting with male balladeers, studying opera, or performing jazz or RnB, the Rutgers graduate and New Jersey native never really strayed [...]

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