Wade In The Water, Vol. 2: African American Congregational Singing

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Album Description
This recording of ring shouts, lined hymns, and call-and-response devotional songs honors the 19th-century roots of African American congregational singing. It demonstrates how vividly these styles endure as a vital part of community worship services throughout the United States. 69 minutes

Wade In The Water, Vol. 2: African American Congregational Singing, Music, Various Artists, Black Gospel, Gospel, Gospel Collections, Gospel/Christian Music, Pop, Traditional Gospel

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Incredibly Moving

Perfectly captures the Black American gospel experience

Old Landmark Call and Response Congregational

Wade In The Water, Vol. 2: African American Congregational Singing
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Manufacturer: Smithsonian Folkways
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Album Description

This recording of ring shouts, lined hymns, and call-and-response devotional songs honors the 19th-century roots of African American congregational singing. It demonstrates how vividly these styles endure as a vital part of community worship services throughout the United States. 69 minutes

Customer Reviews:

Incredibly Moving.......2006-01-04

This compilation is an incredibly moving collection of traditional African American congregational songs. Part of the "Wade in the Water" series, every volume is worth listening to again and again.

Reviewer: Bob Kellemen, Ph.D., is the author of "Beyond the Suffering: Embracing the Legacy of African American Soul Care and Spiritual Direction," "Soul Physicians," "Spiritual Friends," and the forthcoming "Sacred Friendships: Listening to the Voices of Women Soul Care-Givers and Spiritual Directors."

Perfectly captures the Black American gospel experience.......2004-04-03

This disc perfectly captures the feeling of being in an old time church and listening to the senior choir give praise.Kudos to Smithsonian Folkways for capturing this for future generations.Truly a remarkable work of art.

Old Landmark Call and Response Congregational.......2003-11-27

Stop at this place for genuine roots that produced excellent and exceedingly abundant fruit.

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