Wade In The Water [4-CD BOX SET] [Box set]

Wade In The Water (Smithsonian Folkways Series) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (July 23, 1997)
• Original Release Date: 1997
• Number of Discs: 4
• Format: Box set
• Note on Boxed Sets: During shipping, discs in boxed sets occasionally become dislodged without damage. Please examine and play these discs. If you are not completely satisfied, we'll refund or replace your purchase.
• Label: Smithsonian Folkways
• ASIN: B000001DJM
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #65,763 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #30 in Music > Indie Music > World Music > Africa
  • #73 in Music > Christian > Compilations > Gospel
  • #93 in Music > Indie Music > Christian & Gospel > Gospel

Editorial Reviews

This four-CD set of 19th- and 20th-century African American sacred music was initially released as a compnaion to the 1995 Peabody Award-winning radio series of the same name produced by National Public Radio and the Smithsonian Institution. With extensive notes by Bernice Johnson Reason, who conceived and compiled the series, these recordings honor the rich sacred music tradition created and sustained within the African American community, from which so much contemporary American music draws its inspiration.

Customer Reviews

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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Breathtaking Vocals, January 29, 2003

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This review is from: Wade In The Water [4-CD BOX SET] (Audio CD)

I have never heard such pure perfection in vocals. Rich, outstanding recording quality (surpassing Smithsonian norm). Not necessarily for the taste of "contemporary" gospel fans, this set is for people who love old gospel music, acapella perfect, that sends chills down your neck and warms your heart.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wade In The Water, October 20, 2007

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Anne D. Smith - See all my reviews
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This compilation is an educational and inspirational program which chronicles a little known segment of AMERICAN music!!! It is fabulous. There is something for everyone. Truly to gift to the world.

5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoy the African-American Music Experience., November 10, 2010

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Jay D. Weaver "Old Professor" (Lancaster, PA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Wade In The Water [4-CD BOX SET] (Audio CD)

This box set is a wonderful way to experience the faith music of the African American community. It is thrilling to listen to spirituals, gospel music, great anthems, and congregational singing. I bought it for our church library.