Title
Collection of Choirs on Saint Helena Island
Files
Date
5-25-2013
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Description
A series of visiting choirs performing at Brick Baptist Church at the Penn School on Saint Helena Island, South Carolina, including Dr. Eric Crawford's concert choir from Norfolk State University. The choirs perform many contemporary renditions of gospel songs, alongside some more traditional sea island spirituals. Songs include "I'll Go if I Have To," "May the Glory of the Lord," "One More Blessing," "I Just Wanna Praise Ya," "Everyday, Pray," "I'm Going Over Yonder," "Let it Shine," and several unidentified songs.
Subject
Spirituals (Songs)--South Carolina--Saint Helena Island;African American churches--South Carolina;African American choirs;Brick Baptist Church;Norfolk State University (Va.);Saint Helena Island (S.C.)
Keywords
Gospel songs, concert choir, traditional spirituals
Rights
This interview is protected by the copyright of the interviewee and The Athenaeum Press at Coastal Carolina University. Any form of alteration, reproduction or commercial use of the interviews or other material is prohibited without the written consent of both the interviewee and a representative of The Athenaeum Press. Citations for scholarly purposes must clearly acknowledge the name of the interviewee, the date and The Athenaeum Press at Coastal Carolina University.
Duration
01:38:36
Recommended Citation
The Athenaeum Press, "Collection of Choirs on Saint Helena Island" (2013). Voice of an Island Oral Histories and Service Recordings, 2012-2013. 5.
https://digitalcommons.coastal.edu/voice-of-an-island-oral-histories-and-service-recordings/5