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Various Artists
Wade In The Water, Vol. 2: African American Congregational Singing
Genres: Pop, Christian & Gospel, Gospel

Track Listings (17) - Disc #1
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

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 o... more »

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All Artists: Various Artists
Title: Wade In The Water, Vol. 2: African American Congregational Singing
Members Wishing: 3
Total Copies: 0
Label: Smithsonian Folkways
Original Release Date: 4/28/1994
Re-Release Date: 5/1/1994
Album Type: Gold CD
Genres: Pop, Christian & Gospel, Gospel
Styles: Compilations, Contemporary, Traditional
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPCs: 093074007327, 093074007341

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CD Reviews

Perfectly captures the Black American gospel experience

bison4Life | Washington,DC | 04/03/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"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

chznlvstone | Metropolitan Washington, DC | 11/27/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

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

Incredibly Moving

Robert W. Kellemen | Crown Point, IN United States | 01/04/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"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."

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