Album Review
Oakland Interfaith Gospel Chor – “Great Day ” – [Self Produce]
David Richoux 1/16/2005 Blues, CD
This recording of gospel music goes directly back to the roots of pre and post slavery days 150 years ago. Even without the organ, drums, guitar and bass they normally use this award winning Oakland choir still is powerful and beautiful with classic arrangements of “Negro” Spirituals. Some you may recognize (Tracks 2, 8, 12,16) and many more are obscure but still worth a listen. Some are up and joyous, others are way down and soulful. You will hear some elements that helped lead to the development of blues and jazz but these works also stand on their own merit as a great American artform. Come on and Wade in the Water, Children! *review by David Richoux
you heard it 42 times on kfjc! most recently:
- 77 days ago, Jack Tar played No Trouble at the River
- 925 days ago, Mickey Slim played Lawd, How Come Me Heah?
- 1009 days ago, Avakhov played Go Down, Moses
- 1050 days ago, Sally Goodin played Didn't My Lord Deliver Daniel?
- 1425 days ago, Buddy Love played Wade in De Water
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