Wade In The Water, Vol. 2: African American Congregational Singing [Gold CD]

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

Product Details

• Audio CD (May 1, 1994)
• Original Release Date: April 28, 1994
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Gold CD
• Label: Smithsonian Folkways
• ASIN: B000001DJG
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #98,387 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

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 of community worship services throughout the United States. 69 minutes

Customer Reviews

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfectly captures the Black American gospel experience, April 3, 2004

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bison4Life (Washington,DC) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Wade In The Water, Vol. 2: African American Congregational Singing (Audio CD)

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.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Incredibly Moving, January 4, 2006

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Robert W. Kellemen "Doc. K." (Crown Point, IN United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Wade In The Water, Vol. 2: African American Congregational Singing (Audio CD)

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."

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Old Landmark Call and Response Congregational, November 26, 2003

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"chznlvstone" (Metropolitan Washington, DC) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Wade In The Water, Vol. 2: African American Congregational Singing (Audio CD)

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