Gospel Memories

Gospel Memories

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's summary

A one-hour survey of Avant Records of Dallas, Texas, owned and operated by gospel announcer Jimmie Avant and his wife, Dora Avant. Selections from artists such as the Gospelaires of Dayton, Traveling Echoes, Bro. Joe May, Spirit of Peoria Gospel Singers, Swindell Brothers, Zion Harmonizers, and others.

Episodes

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Episode 301: Gospel Memories - November 7, 2026

A one-hour survey of Avant Records of Dallas, Texas, owned and operated by gospel announcer Jimmie Avant and his wife, Dora Avant. Selections from artists such as the Gospelaires of Dayton, Traveling Echoes, Bro. Joe May, Spirit of Peoria Gospel Singers, Swindell Brothers, Zion Harmonizers, and others.

07 Nov 2026
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Episode 300: Gospel Memories - October 31, 2026

Today's episode features music from the Sons of the Birds (pictured), Willie Webb Singers, Christ Tabernacle Church Choir, Clyde Bradley Singers, CBS Trumpeteers, Dorothy Milton, and others.

31 Oct 2026
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Episode 299: Gospel Memories - October 24, 2026

Artists featured on this episode include the Argo Singers, James Cleveland, Fountain of Life Joy Choir, Rugged Cross Singers, Biblical Gospel Singers, Robert Anderson (pictured), Gate City Singers, and others.

24 Oct 2026
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Episode 298: Gospel Memories - October 17, 2026

William Luck features music from such artists as the Five Blind Boys of Alabama (pictured), Soul Stirrers, Paul Robeson, Illinois District Council Mass Choir, Jewel Gospel Singers, and others.

17 Oct 2026