A City Called Heaven Book

Robert Marovich shines a light on the humble origins of a majestic genre and its indispensable bond to the city where it found its voice: Chicago.

JGM’s Bob Marovich to Present at Chicago Gospel Fest Preview April 25

JGM’s Bob Marovich to Present at Chicago Gospel Fest Preview April 25

Bob Marovich2015-06-16T19:52:20-05:00April 17th, 2015|

JGM’s Bob Marovich to Present at Rollins College April 23

JGM’s Bob Marovich to Present at Rollins College April 23

Bob Marovich2015-06-16T19:53:06-05:00April 8th, 2015|

City of Chicago :: Chicago Gospel Music Festival – Preview Events

Bob Marovich2015-06-16T19:53:45-05:00April 3rd, 2015|

“A City Called Heaven: Chicago and the Birth of Gospel Music” Saturday, April 25 at 2pm Woodson Regional Library, Auditorium 9525 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL Book Discussion & Signing with Robert Marovich. Featuring performances by special guest artists. See more at: City of Chicago :: Chicago Gospel Music Festival - [...]

Coming April 2015: A City Called Heaven: Chicago and the Birth of Gospel Music

Coming April 2015: A City Called Heaven: Chicago and the Birth of Gospel Music

Bob Marovich2022-12-08T18:07:24-06:00October 8th, 2014|

Journal of Gospel Music Editor-in-Chief Bob Marovich has written the definitive history of gospel music from Chicago, the genre's birthplace. Available from the University of Illinois Press starting in April 2015. Read more here: UI Press | Robert Marovich | A City Called Heaven: Chicago and the Birth of Gospel Music. [...]