Classic African American gospel.

Author

Horace Sprott

Call Number

• COMPACT DISC RELIGIOUS (CEN)

Performers

Various performers.

Publication Information

Washington, DC : Smithsonian Folkways Recordings, p2008.

Physical Description

1 sound disc : digital ; 4 3/4 in.

Summary

Over a half century of select recordings paint a broad panorama of African-American gospel music.

Notes

"Spirituals, guitar evangelists, "shout" bands, quartets, and choirs"--Container.

Previously released recordings.

Compact disc.

Program notes notes by Kip Lornell and bibliographical references (29 p. : ill., port.) inserted in container.

Contents

• Jesus going to make up my dying bed Oh Lord, I'm so glad I got good religion Thank you, Lord When I was sinkin' down Just got over at last Moses smote the water Soon, one mornin' Dry bones: Ezekiel saw the wheel Holy ghost Where could I go Oh what a beautiful city You've got to move Let the church say amen I heard the voice of Jesus say If I had my way Low down death right easy He's my rock Hallelujah, it is done We praise Your holy name Don't let His name go down Go tell it on the mountain Been in the storm so long Every time I feel the spirit ; Swing low sweet chariot ; They hung Him on the cross It's time to make a change