Various Spiritual Recordings, 1955-1957

Title

Various Spiritual Recordings, 1955-1957

Contributor

Library of Congress

Files

Date

1955

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Description

Unlocated and undated recordings of spirituals from Saint Helena Island, circa 1955-1956. Spirituals include "My mother called me I cannot answer," "On the bright, shining morning," "Sleeping on the matter," "My mind's unchanged," "I saw the light from heaven come down," "This old house is going to fall," "Who do you know over there," "Can't hide sinner," "Lord, I'm Going Home," "Father remove," "Sing Hallelujah, amen," "I believe I'll go back home," "I walk by night," a prayer, "Tell Him what you want," and a sermon on the tale of ten virgins.

Subject

Spirituals (Songs)--Sea Islands;African Americans--South Carolina--Saint Helena Island--Music;Gullahs--South Carolina--Saint Helena Island--Religion;Siceloff, Courtney;Saint Helena Island (S.C.)

Keywords

Gullahs, spirituals, sermon

Rights

Duplication of sound recordings may be governed by copyright and other restrictions. Collection is open for research. To request materials, please contact the Folklife Reading Room at http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.afc/folklife.contact

Duration

31:00

Various Spiritual Recordings, 1955-1957

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