Negro Spirituals [Import]

Spiritual Traditional (Composer), Anonymous (Composer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Composer: Spiritual Traditional, Anonymous
• Audio CD (August 5, 2002)
• SPARS Code: DDD
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Angel Records
• ASIN: B000002RMS
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #449,899 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Sometimes I Feel Like A Motherless Child

2. Plenty Good Room

3. Nobody Knows De Trouble I've Seen

4. Git On Boa'd Little Child'n

5. Oh What A Beautiful City

6. His Name So Sweet

7. Deep River

8. When I Lay My Burden Down

9. Swing Low, Sweet Chariot!

10. Talk About A Child That Do Love Jesus

11. Joshua Fit de Battle of Jericho

12. Fix Me, Jesus

13. Roun' About De Mountain

14. Hold On!

15. Were You There?

16. Ev'ry Time I Feel De Spirit

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hold On! Indeed..., July 15, 2001

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"mrrobaire" (West Hollywood, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Negro Spirituals (Audio CD)

This is a fantastic recording. Barbara Hendricks has a beautiful voice, and she uses it with great finesse. Each track on this CD is spellbinding. There is plenty of variety in terms of tempo and emotion. But throughout the album, Hendricks is able to convey a high level of energy and passion, even during the quietest and solemnest moments. The exuberance displayed in the more upbeat numbers, such as "Git on Boa'd Little Child'n," is contagious. I found myself transfixed by the urgency that came through in slower numbers like "Fix Me, Jesus." Besides Hendricks's wonderful vocals, Dmitri Alexeex provides excellent piano accompaniment. The two work marvelously together. The accompaniment is both supportive and standout and only heightens the listening experience. This is an excellent recording that I recommend whole-heartedly.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great album, April 1, 2005

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Sanford E. Schimel - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Negro Spirituals (Audio CD)

Barbara Hendricks has been one of my favorite singers for years and this is one of the best albums she made. Every track is wonderful and every song shows off her wonderful tone and range. She never sounds like she's singing down to the material. ALso, I've long thought this album wasn't available so I was thrilled today to find this for sale. I haven't heard the album in several years and have such fond memories of it.

5.0 out of 5 stars Hold On! Indeed..., July 15, 2001

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"mrrobaire" (West Hollywood, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Negro Spirituals (Audio CD)

This is a fantastic recording. Barbara Hendricks has a beautiful voice, and she uses it with great finesse. Each track on this CD is spellbinding. There is plenty of variety in terms of tempo and emotion. But throughout the album, Hendricks is able to convey a high level of energy and passion, even during the quietest and solemnest moments. The exuberance displayed in the more upbeat numbers, such as "Git on Boa'd Little Child'n," is contagious. I found myself transfixed by the urgency that came through in slower numbers like "Fix Me, Jesus." Besides Hendricks's wonderful vocals, Dmitri Alexeex provides excellent piano accompaniment. The two work marvelously together. The accompaniment is both supportive and standout and only heightens the listening experience. This is an excellent recording that I recommend whole-heartedly.