Wade in the Water, Vol. 3: African American Gospel - The Pioneering Composers

Track Listings
1. Stand by Me - Lou Bell Johnson    
2. We'll Understand It Better By and By - Toshi Reagon    
3. What Are They Doing in Heaven Today? - Michelle Lanchester, Bernice Johnson Reagon, Yesmeen    
4. Something Within    
5. He'll Understand and Say Well Done - Rev. Donald Vails    
6. Touch Me Lord Jesus - Michelle Lanchester, Bernice Johnson Reagon, Yasmeen    
7. It's a Highway to Heaven (Walking up the King's Highway) - Rev. Donald Vails    
8. Little Wooden Church on a Hill    
9. I Was Standing by the Bedside of a Neighbor (If You See My Savior) - Michelle Lanchester, Sweet Honey in the Rock    
10. How I Got Over - Richard Allen Singers    
11. Speak to Me Jesus - Evelyn Harris, Aisha Kahlil, Sweet Honey in the Rock, Yasmeen    
12. Does Jesus Care? - Horace Clarence Boyer, Rev. Donald Vails    
13. Just a Closer Walk With Thee - Sweet Honey in the Rock    
14. God Is Still on the Throne - Rev. Donald Vails    
15. God Specializes - Gloria Griffin, Rev. Donald Vails    
16. Precious Lord - Carolyn Bolger-Payne    

Editorial Reviews
Album Description
This recording honors 6 composers who created a new repertoire of sacred songs. Performers include Sweet Honey In The Rock, Gloria Griffin, and others. 66 minutes --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.

Wade in the Water, Vol. 3: African American Gospel - The Pioneering Composers, Music, Various Artists, Black Gospel, Gospel, Pop, Traditional Gospel
Wade In The Water, Vol.1:African American Spirituals:The Concert Tradition
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Beyond the Jordan
  • African American Spirituals: The Concert Tradition
  • Better than I expected (from collegiate selections)
  • Excellent!
  • Quality recording but not true to form.
 Wade In The Water, Vol.1:African American Spirituals:The Concert Tradition
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Smithsonian Folkways
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000001DJE
Release Date: 1994-05-01

Tracks:

  1. There Is a Balm in Gilead - The Florida A & M University Concert Choir
  2. We Shall Walk through the Valley in Peace - The Princely Players
  3. Roll, Jordan, Roll - The Princely Players
  4. I've Been Buked and I've Been Scorned - The Florida A & M University
  5. Swing Low, Sweet Chariot - The Princely Players
  6. Joshua Fit de Battle - The Fisk Jubilee Singers
  7. Wade in the Water - The Fisk Jubilee Singers
  8. Deep River - The Howard University Chamber Choir
  9. Listen to the Lambs - The Howard University Chamber Choir
  10. Everytime I Feel the Spirit - The Florida A & M University Concert Choir
  11. Oh Freedom- The Princely Players
  12. Gospel Train - The Princely Players
  13. I'm a-Rolling through an Unfriendly World - The Princely Players
  14. Sometimes I Feel like a Motherless Child - Kehembe Eichelberger
  15. Steal Away - The Princely Players
  16. Go in the Wilderness - The Princely Players
  17. Ezekiel Saw the Wheel - The Florida A & M University Concert Choir
  18. Ain't Got Time to Die - The Howard University Chamber Choir
  19. Wade in the Water - The Howard University Chamber Choir

Album Description

Combining African and European performance styles, spirituals have served to steady and exalt African Americans and enrich the wider society as well. Features The Florida A&M Concert Choir, The Howard Universtiy Chamber Choir, and The Fisk Jubilee Singers. 65 minutes.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Beyond the Jordan.......2006-01-04

This collection beautifully and powerfully captures the experiential essence of the African American Spirituals. They are sung just as they were composed--with spontaneous power, group harmony, and personal authenticity.

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."

5 out of 5 stars African American Spirituals: The Concert Tradition.......2005-08-13

This is an excellent presentation of glorious music which helped to save the sanity and physical being of slaves.

4 out of 5 stars Better than I expected (from collegiate selections).......2004-01-22

I listen to the last two songs (Ain't Got Time to Die & Wade in the Water) over and over and over again. Selections 5, 7, 10, 16, and 17 are great for sing-along. Seven more still have appeal. 14 of 19 - a better than average CD!

5 out of 5 stars Excellent!.......2002-01-24

Spirituals as presented in the concert tradition, such as were performed by the Jubilee Singers after the Civil War. As such, they are not intended to sound like "field recordings" (as one reviewer here had apparantly expected) but rather, polished concert performances. The documentation (liner notes, bibliography, etc) is outstanding...one could teach a workshop just using the CD and notes.

If you're seeking a field recording sound, I suggest "I Believe in Angels Singing: Songs from the Underground Railroad Era (Cassette)
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3 out of 5 stars Quality recording but not true to form........2000-12-28

This is a nice recording and it is well done. The quality of the music is very good but I was disappointed. All of the pieces are performed by choirs and as such are not true to the spiritual in its purest form. These are songs intended to be sung by people that are weary and heavy laden looking for rest. These are very personal songs which should be sung from the heart by a single voice. If not a single voice, a small group. If you are looking for spirituals sung by a large choir in a tightly controlled environment, this is for you. If you are looking for songs which are sung from the heart and soul, this is not it.
Wade In The Water, Vol. 2: African American Congregational Singing
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Incredibly Moving
  • Perfectly captures the Black American gospel experience
  • Old Landmark Call and Response Congregational
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ASIN: B000001DJG
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Tracks:

  1. Sign Of The Judgement - McIntosh County Shouters
  2. Lay Down Body - McIntosh County Shouters
  3. Lay Down Body - Seniorlites
  4. Run, Mary, Run, You Got A Right To The Tree Of Life - Seniorlites
  5. One Morning Soon - Rev. C.J. Johnson
  6. I Wanna Go Where Jesus Is - Rev. C.J. Johnson And Family
  7. You Better Run To The City Of Refuge - Rev. C.J. Johnson And Family
  8. I Heard The Voice Of Jesus Say - United Southern Prayer Band Of Baltimore, Washington And Virginia
  9. Give Me Jesus - United Southern Prayer Band Of Baltimore, Washington And Virginia
  10. I Am A Soldier In The Army Of The Lord - United Southern Prayer Band Of Baltimore, Washington And Virginia
  11. Am I A Soldier Of The Cross? - Richard Allen Singers
  12. Early, My God, Without Delay - Richard Allen Singers
  13. Come And Go To That Land - Congregational Song
  14. Glor, Glory, Hallelujah, Since I Laid My Burden Down - Blue Spring Missionary Baptist Association Delegation, Southwest Georgia
  15. A Charge To Keep I Have - Blue Spring Missionary Baptist Association Delegation, Southwest Georgia
  16. Traditional Prayer With Moans - Blue Spring Missionary Baptist Association Delegation, Southwest Georgia
  17. Sit Down Servant - Blue Spring Missionary Baptist Association Delegation, Southwest Georgia

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:

5 out of 5 stars 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."

5 out of 5 stars 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.

5 out of 5 stars Old Landmark Call and Response Congregational.......2003-11-27

Stop at this place for genuine roots that produced excellent and exceedingly abundant fruit.
Wade In The Water, Vol. 4: African American Community Gospel
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    		Wade In The Water, Vol. 4: African American Community Gospel
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    Release Date: 1994-05-01

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    2. Ye That Without Sin, Cast The First Stone - Brother John Hale
    3. Nobody knows The Trouble I See - Poole Brothers
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    10. God Is So Good To Me - Donald Valis And The Celebration Delegation
    11. Couldn't Hear Nobody Pray - Bernice Johnson Reagon
    12. Peace In The Valley - Henry Davis Singers
    13. Hold To God's Unchanging Hand - Union Temple Baptist Church
    14. Let All The People Praise Him - St. Augustine Catholic Church Gospel Choir
    15. Yes, Lord (Church Of God In Jesus Chant) - Bible Way Temple Radio Choir

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    Wade In The Water, Vol. 3: African American Gospel
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      ASIN: B000001DJI
      Release Date: 1994-05-01

      Tracks:

      1. Stand By Me - Lou Bell Johnson
      2. We'll Understand It Better By And By - Toshi Reagon
      3. What Are They Doing In Heaven Today? - Bernice Johnson Reagon, Yamseen, Michelle Lancaster
      4. Something Within - Rev. Eugene Smallwood
      5. He'll Understand And Say Well Done - Donald Valis, The Celebration Delegation, Debbie Steele Hayden
      6. Touch Me, Lord Jesus - Michelle Lanchester, Bernice Johnson Reagon, Yasmeen
      7. It's A Highway To Heaven (Walking Up The King's Highway) - Rev. Donald Valis And The Celebration Delegation
      8. Little Wooden Church On A Hill - Rev. Eugene Smallwood
      9. I Was Standing By The Bedside Of A Neighbor (If You See My Savior) - Michelle Lanchester
      10. How I Got Over - Richard Allen Singers
      11. Speak To Me Jesus - Sweet Honey In The Rock Trio Yasmeen, Evelyn Maria Harris, Aisha Kahlil
      12. Does Jesus Care? - Horace C. Boyer, Donald Valis, Celebration Delegation
      13. Just A Closer Walk With Thee - Sweet Honey In The Rock
      14. God Is Still On The Throne - Donald Valis And The Celebration Delegation
      15. God Specializes - Gloria Griffin
      16. Precious Lord - Carolyn Bolger-Payne Of The Philadelphia Ambassadors

      Album Description

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