Title
Blues and Spirituals with the Hunter Family, Part 3
Contributor
Library of Congress
Files
Date
4-11-1971
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Description
A continuation of the session with Joe Hunter and friends singing the blues on April 11, 1971, on Johns Island, South Carolina. The recording includes "See What," "I'm Afraid to Die," "Give Me Information," "Down on Me," and "Take Off Your Red Wig." The recording also includes an unidentified song that Joe Hunter leads into "See What." The recording is non continuous, but some clapping and discussion is included before and after each song.
Subject
Gullahs--Music;Gullahs--South Carolina--Johns Island--Social life and customs;Spirituals (Songs)--South Carolina--Johns Island;Church music--South Carolina--Johns Island;Sea Islands Creole dialect--South Carolina--Johns Island;Gospel music--South Carolina--Johns Island;African Americans--South Carolina--Johns Island--Religious life and customs;Field recording;Blues music--South Carolina--Johns Island;Wesley Yonges Island United Methodist Church (Johns Island, S.C.);Yurchenco, Henrietta;Johns Island (S.C.)
Keywords
Spirituals, church music, gospel, gullahs, creole dialect, hymns, Hunter Family, Easter service
Rights
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Duration
15:38