Gospel Memories

Dec 07 2024 4 ep. 58 mins 1.7k

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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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Episode 202: Gospel Memories - December 7, 2024

Dec 07 2024 57 mins

This episode includes a long set in memory of the Reverend James Cleveland on what would have been his 93rd birthday, plus music from the Fairfield Four, Swanee Quintet, Mahalia Jackson, Robert Gazaway & Gospel Larks, and others.

Episode 201: Gospel Memories - November 30, 2024

Nov 30 2024 58 mins

This episode features selections from a new three-CD collection on NarroWay called "West Coast Black Gospel.;" also some Christmas gospel and music from the Atkins All-Stars of Chicago, Gospel Kings of Portsmouth VA, Viola Ranson Sorters feat. Dr. Mattie Moss Clark, the Caravans, and others.

Episode 200: Gospel Memories - November 23, 2024

Nov 23 2024 57 mins

This episode includes selections from Ella Jenkins (pictured), Angelic Gospel Singers & Dixie Hummingbirds, Friendly Gospel Singers of Chicago, New Jersey Mass Choir, Golden Gate Quartet, Kelly Brothers, Metropolitan Male Ensemble, and others.

Episode 199: Gospel Memories - November 16, 2024

Nov 16 2024 59 mins

Words and music with Carl Matthes, who in the early to mid-1960s worked with Jim Ball of Ball Records to record soloists, groups, and choirs, mainly from Los Angeles churches. Hear what LA gospel sounded like before the contemporary period. How many soon-to-be-famous musicians and singers can you identify on the selections?