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Jarvis Brothers Photos | Digital Traditions

The Jarvis Brothers of Orangeburg County are the living continuation of the Jubilee style of a cappella gospel singing that was immensely popular before World War II. Organized and arranged by their...

Example of Shape-Note Singing | Digital Traditions

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Example of Shape-Note Singing | Digital Traditions

NOTE: Transcripts are not available yet for the audio. The use of the shape note method of reading music was an important thread in American musical history. Introduced at the end of the eighteenth...

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Feel Him Moving | Digital Traditions

Episode 3

From the recording "God is Always Standing By."

All Male Chorus of Blacksburg Photos | Digital Traditions I Love to Call My Savior's Name | Digital Traditions

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I Love to Call My Savior's Name | Digital Traditions

Episode 2

From one of the group's first recordings "Give God a Chance."

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All Male Chorus of Blacksburg Photos | Digital Traditions

The All Male Chorus of Blacksburg is recognized as a group with deep roots in African-American a cappella gospel traditions. One day in 1974, Howard Thompson visited Harold Gaffney and they discussed...