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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A must have
This is one of the most moving Christmas CDs I own (and I have over fifty). The classically trained voices give some exquisite renderings. This is really an unusual Christmas collection--it's not background music, but something to enjoy in private.
Published on January 4, 2000

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3.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing.
I bought this CD on the strength of the 3 positive reviews. It is true that the soloists are each very good, but the choir is another story. The choral singing is all a capella. It might have been a better idea to have had a piano accompany them, as was done for the soloists. The choir had constant intonation problems and tended to sing flat most of the time.
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A must have, January 4, 2000
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This review is from: Black Christmas: Spirituals in the African-American Tradition (Audio CD)
This is one of the most moving Christmas CDs I own (and I have over fifty). The classically trained voices give some exquisite renderings. This is really an unusual Christmas collection--it's not background music, but something to enjoy in private.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful and uplifting!, October 25, 1999
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This review is from: Black Christmas: Spirituals in the African-American Tradition (Audio CD)
A wonderful collection of traditional spirituals with a Christmas theme. Inspired performances by both soloists and chorus. These songs capture the true meaning of the Christmas season; that of hope, love and joy.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing., December 6, 2010
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This review is from: Black Christmas: Spirituals in the African-American Tradition (Audio CD)
I bought this CD on the strength of the 3 positive reviews. It is true that the soloists are each very good, but the choir is another story. The choral singing is all a capella. It might have been a better idea to have had a piano accompany them, as was done for the soloists. The choir had constant intonation problems and tended to sing flat most of the time.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Essential Christmas listening.., June 19, 2007
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This review is from: Black Christmas: Spirituals in the African-American Tradition (Audio CD)
Worth the "price of admission" if all you got to hear was the wonderful "Mary Had a Baby." Especially at the prices it can be had for in good used condition. Classical music meets gospel and produces a timeless result.
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