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Gospel/Spirituals

Music that explores themes of Christian belief and biblical history, and is popular among black and whites alike. Their renditions may differ significantly, in keeping with the cultural/stylistic traits of blues and old-time coun¬try/bluegrass, respectively. Early African American spirituals, church hymnody, and blues formed the basis for the rise of gospel music in the 1930s. Sacred music has many stylistic variations – 3 and 4 part harmony, shape-note, common meter hymn choir, call-and-response, and praise house are all a part of gospel’s foundation.

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Charles Booker, Jr Photos | Digital Traditions

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  • Higher Education
Charles Booker, Jr Photos | Digital Traditions
One of the services of a week-long tent revival in 1988 in McCormick, SC (McCormick County). The evangelist is Charles Booker Jr. of Johnston, SC (Edgefield County).
A Reading From Isaiah | Digital Traditions

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  • Higher Education
A Reading From Isaiah | Digital Traditions
One of the services of a week-long tent revival in 1988 in McCormick, SC (McCormick County). The evangelist is Charles Booker Jr. of Johnston, SC (Edgefield County)
Praise the Lord | Digital Traditions

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  • Higher Education
Praise the Lord | Digital Traditions
One of the services of a week-long tent revival in 1988 in McCormick, SC (McCormick County). The evangelist is Charles Booker Jr. of Johnston, SC (Edgefield County)
Laying on Hands | Digital Traditions

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  • Higher Education
Laying on Hands | Digital Traditions
One of the services of a week-long tent revival in 1988 in McCormick, SC (McCormick County). The evangelist is Charles Booker Jr. of Johnston, SC (Edgefield County)
On the Right Road | Digital Traditions

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  • Higher Education
On the Right Road | Digital Traditions
One of the services of a week-long tent revival in 1988 in McCormick, SC (McCormick County). The evangelist is Charles Booker Jr. of Johnston, SC (Edgefield County)
Shout Hallelujah | Digital Traditions

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  • Higher Education
Shout Hallelujah | Digital Traditions
One of the services of a week-long tent revival in 1988 in McCormick, SC (McCormick County). The evangelist is Charles Booker Jr. of Johnston, SC (Edgefield County)
Just to Be Like Jesus | Digital Traditions

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  • Higher Education
Just to Be Like Jesus | Digital Traditions
One of the services of a week-long tent revival in 1988 in McCormick, SC (McCormick County). The evangelist is Charles Booker Jr. of Johnston, SC (Edgefield County).
Use Me | Digital Traditions

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  • Higher Education
Use Me | Digital Traditions
One of the services of a week-long tent revival in 1988 in McCormick, SC (McCormick County). The evangelist is Charles Booker Jr. of Johnston, SC (Edgefield County).
We Need a Way | Digital Traditions

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  • Higher Education
We Need a Way | Digital Traditions
One of the services of a week-long tent revival in 1988 in McCormick, SC (McCormick County). The evangelist is Charles Booker Jr. of Johnston, SC (Edgefield County)
All People | Digital Traditions

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  • Higher Education
All People | Digital Traditions
One of the services of a week-long tent revival in 1988 in McCormick, SC (McCormick County). The evangelist is Charles Booker Jr. of Johnston, SC (Edgefield County)
There Is Nothing | Digital Traditions

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  • Higher Education
There Is Nothing | Digital Traditions
One of the services of a week-long tent revival in 1988 in McCormick, SC (McCormick County). The evangelist is Charles Booker Jr. of Johnston, SC (Edgefield County)
When the Spirit Came | Digital Traditions

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  • Higher Education
When the Spirit Came | Digital Traditions
Produced by the Jackson Brothers and digitally mastered by Eric Rogers for Blackbyrd Records. The Jackson Brothers are Leroy Gilliard, Elliot Goodlett, Walter Thompson, Sr., Roosevelt Baker, Oscar...
Have a Little Talk with Jesus -3 | Digital Traditions

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  • Higher Education
Have a Little Talk with Jesus -3 | Digital Traditions
Produced by the Jackson Brothers and digitally mastered by Eric Rogers for Blackbyrd Records. The Jackson Brothers are Leroy Gilliard, Elliot Goodlett, Walter Thompson, Sr., Roosevelt Baker, Oscar...
Oh, How I Love Jesus | Digital Traditions

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  • Higher Education
Oh, How I Love Jesus | Digital Traditions
Produced by the Jackson Brothers and digitally mastered by Eric Rogers for Blackbyrd Records. The Jackson Brothers are Leroy Gilliard, Elliot Goodlett, Walter Thompson, Sr., Roosevelt Baker, Oscar...
Down by the Riverside | Digital Traditions

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  • Higher Education
Down by the Riverside | Digital Traditions
Produced by the Jackson Brothers and digitally mastered by Eric Rogers for Blackbyrd Records. The Jackson Brothers are Leroy Gilliard, Elliot Goodlett, Walter Thompson, Sr., Roosevelt Baker, Oscar...
Say a Word for Me | Digital Traditions

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  • Higher Education
Say a Word for Me | Digital Traditions
Produced by the Jackson Brothers and digitally mastered by Eric Rogers for Blackbyrd Records. The Jackson Brothers are Leroy Gilliard, Elliot Goodlett, Walter Thompson, Sr., Roosevelt Baker, Oscar...
James Harbin Photos | Digital Traditions

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  • Higher Education
James Harbin Photos | Digital Traditions
James Harbin has been the president of the Anderson County Singing Convention for over thirty years. A native of the Green Pond section of Anderson County, he grew up in a family of active gospel...
Hallelujah Singers Photos | Digital Traditions

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  • Higher Education
Hallelujah Singers Photos | Digital Traditions
Enslaved West Africans who were brought to the South Carolina and Georgia coasts came to an area where plantations were geographically isolated and owners were often absent. These conditions allowed...
I'll Sing His Praise | Digital Traditions

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  • Higher Education
I'll Sing His Praise | Digital Traditions
Lead by Fred Davis. From the recording "I'll Sing His Praise." A vast majority of the audio is unintelligible due to the quality of the recording
What a Happy Time | Digital Traditions

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  • Higher Education
What a Happy Time | Digital Traditions
Lead by Thomas S. Latimer. From the recording "I'll Sing His Praise." A vast majority of the audio is unintelligible due to the quality of the recording
Lena Davis Photos | Digital Traditions

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  • Higher Education
Lena Davis Photos | Digital Traditions
Lena Davis, better known as Sister Lena to many, has put tireless effort into continuing her mission of bringing hymn singing back into the church. Since 1997 she has devoted herself to the tradition...
JD Benson Photos | Digital Traditions

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  • Higher Education
JD Benson Photos | Digital Traditions
Deacon J. D. "Harmonica Man" Benson, from the Oconee County town of Seneca, was one of the few traditional mouth harp players remaining in South Carolina who could successfully weave together such...