Gospel and Spirituals

Louise Miller Cohen Photos | Digital Traditions You Better Run | Louise Miller Cohen | Digital Traditions

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You Better Run | Louise Miller Cohen | Digital Traditions

Episode 4

Cohen performing a traditional African American spiritual at the 2002 South Carolina Traditional Arts Network Concert in Columbia, SC. Recording by Bob McAnally of Clemson Radio Productions/SCERN.

Louise Miller Cohen Photos | Digital Traditions Oh Lord How Long? | Louise Miller Cohen | Digital Traditions

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Cohen performing a traditional African American spiritual. From the recording "Gullah Gospel with Natural Music."

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The James Brothers Photos | Digital Traditions

Marshall and Leon James began singing gospel music at an early age. Their father, AB James, formed a family singing group that included their older brother Albert. He taught them to sing harmony by...

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St. Paul’s Baptist Choir Photos | Digital Traditions

One of the choirs that sang in the Sunday afternoon “Gospel Extravaganza” portion of the Williamsburg County Black Heritage Festival in Kingstree, SC.

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Episode 6

After slavery ended, some African American churches shifted from traditional spirituals to a new kind of religious music called gospel. This style of music brought together the elements of the “shout”...

Who Built the Ark | Digital Traditions I Was Lost But Now I'm Found | Digital Traditions 2

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I Was Lost But Now I'm Found | Digital Traditions

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From the video production "A Collection of African-American Spiritual and Metered Hymns." Produced by Steve Sweeney.

Who Built the Ark | Digital Traditions He's Right on Time | Digital Traditions 1

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He's Right on Time | Digital Traditions

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From the video production "A Collection of African-American Spiritual and Metered Hymns." Produced by Steve Sweeney.

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Old Rugged Cross | Digital Traditions

Episode 3

Vintage footage from "The Hired Hands Sunday Show," a 30-minute program aired on WIS-TV in Columbia, SC. Features Pappy Sherrill, Grady Lindler, and Ira Dimmery. 1961.