Podcasts about Sacred Harp

Describing the sound of Sacred Harp singing can be difficult. Arcane, otherworldly, and overwhelming, it's a unique a cappella form of shape note Christian hymn singing that was born in England in the 18th century, but took root in the American south. It's not something you listen to so much something as experience.  This week on Transmissions, host Jason P. Woodbury speaks with Matt Hinton. Along with his wife, Erica Hinton, he's the director of the 2006 documentary Awake, My Soul: The Story of The Sacred Harp; in 2025, the duo returned to the film, remastering it and crafting a full update. This month, the film is screening in the Los Angeles area, including showings in Glendale, and Santa Monica, at the Laemmle Glendale, Laemmle Royal, and the Monica Film Center.  Sacred Harp utilizes a  shape note system, in which shapes—triangles, circles, squares, and diamonds—are paired with syllables—fa, sol, la, and mi—to represent the notes in the traditional scale. Awake, My Soul explores the culture that centers around this form of communal worship, and invites viewers into this strange musical world.  In addition to his work as a documentarian, Matt Hinton is a musician himself. He's a member of the rock band Luxury, which features three Orthodox priests. He made a film about that group too, the 2019 movie Parallel Love: The Story of a Band Called Luxury.  Though the soundtrack for Awake, My Soul, as well as a companion disc, Help Me to Sing: Songs of the Sacred Harp, featuring John Paul Jones of Led Zeppelin, Danielson, Richard Buckner, The Innocence Mission, author Rick Moody, and more, have long been out of print, they returned to streaming last month as the film celebrates its 20th anniversary. Join us this episode as we dig into the nature of communal singing, folk traditions, and the mysteries of sacred sound.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andrew Bernstein and Max Eilbacher from Horse Lords are here to discuss their new album Demand to Be Taken to Heaven Alive!, excellent Indian food in Winnipeg, why all of Horse Lords now live in Germany, being tagged as “Krautrock” and residential coincidences, the socio-economic conditions that might spur artists to migrate around the world, whether or not the rise of Angine de Poitrine means inventive instrumental music is having a moment in popular culture, why and how the new album incorporates Sacred Harp singing, utopian and dystopian concepts and addressing geopolitics as an instrumental band, recording drums really separately, upcoming shows, other future plans, and much more.EVERY OTHER COMPLETE KREATIVE KONTROL EPISODE IS ONLY ACCESSIBLE TO PATREON SUPPORTERS STARTING AT $6/MONTH. This one is fine, but if you haven't already, please subscribe now on Patreon so you never miss full episodes. Thanks!Thanks to the Bookshelf, Planet Bean Coffee, and Grandad's Donuts. Support Y.E.S.S., Pride Centre of Edmonton, and Letters Charity. Follow vish online.Related episodes/links:Win You've Changed Records by Fiver and G̱amksimoon in July 2026!Ep. #1095: Holy FuckEp. #1084: Janel LeppinEp. #1069: The Messthetics and James Brandon LewisEp. #1037: SloanEp. #1026: TortoiseEp. #919: Oren AmbarchiEp. #887: Janel and AnthonyEp. #835: J. RobbinsEp. #465: Jennifer Herrema of Royal TruxDamo Suzuki (2005)Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/kreative-kontrol. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

INDEPENDENCE DAY (transferred) ORISON: ‘Phos hilaron,' from The Evening Service – Stephen Sturk (b. 1950)  PSALM 12 – Peter R. Hallock (1924-2014)  OFFICE HYMN: Te lucis ante terminum – Roupen Shakarian (b. 1950)  NUNC DIMITTIS from The Evening Service – Stephen Sturk  ANTHEM: Weeping Pilgrim, from The Sacred Harp, 1859 – arr. Gregory W. Bloch (b. 1977)  Jason Anderson, director • William Turnipseed, reader • John Garlid, cantor 

In this episode of The Choral Director's Toolbox, guest presenter Dr. Jamea Sale explores "Lifelong Singing: Helping Older Singers Thrive." Drawing on voice science research and personal experience, Dr. Sale examines the physical, vocal, and social dimensions of aging that affect choral participation. She offers practical strategies for supporting older singers through thoughtful rehearsal design, effective warm-ups, accommodations for hearing and mobility challenges, and meaningful performance opportunities. Most importantly, she reminds us that musical growth, learning, and artistic contribution do not end with age—they continue throughout a lifetime of singing. In today's listener question, a high school choral teacher asks why Dr. William Baker has long championed the arrangements of Alice Parker. Dr. Baker reflects on Parker's remarkable gift for authenticity, explaining how her settings of Sacred Harp music, spirituals, and folk songs illuminate the essence of the original material while preserving its character and spirit. Today's inspiration is Alice Parker's masterful arrangement of "Wondrous Love," performed by The William Baker Festival Singers under the direction of Christine Freeman from the 2019 Amber Waves recording "True Religion." A beloved example of Parker's artistry, the work combines expressive beauty with profound respect for the American folk tradition. Join us for a thoughtful conversation about healthy aging, lifelong musicianship, and the enduring joy of singing in community. Submit your question to The Choral Director's Toolbox by writing to us at [Toolbox@FestivalSingers.org](mailto:Toolbox@FestivalSingers.org).

Shape-note singing is one of the oldest musical traditions in this country. It's a practice that began in colonial America, and after centuries of ups and downs in popularity, today it's finding an expanded and surprisingly diverse new following. And some of its singers believe the music can teach democracy a thing or two.Join hosts Laura Atkinson and Justin Hicks as they trace the shape-note tradition from its origins 200 years ago to the largest Sacred Harp singing in living memory. “Shapes of America” is a special from Louisville Public Media and the Appalachia + Mid-South Newsroom.

William Billings' song AFRICA was a greatest hit of the 18th Century. A banger. It's a shapenote song, aka Sacred Harp, aka “the heavy metal of the pre-Civil War era”. It's not everyone's cup of tea, but it is one of Pastor Rebecca's heart songs; just one of the many, diverse ways God has given us to sing about Their faithfulness.

The New England Sacred Harp Convention is coming up in Burlington on Oct. 4th and 5th. Hundreds of singers will come together to celebrate one of the country's oldest Christian music traditions. But Sacred Harp goes beyond Christianity — all are welcome to sing. And this year, sacred harp aficionados are celebrating a brand new edition of their songbook.Anya Skibbe and Anna Mays share the history and culture of Sacred Harp, and why it still feels relevant and resonant today. They also demonstrate four songs from the new songbook, alongside Colleen Hayes, Sarah Galper Maika, Jim, Linda, and Dan Coppick, Nicandra Galper, and Sage Chase-Dempsey.Broadcast live on Tuesday, October 2, 2025, at noon; rebroadcast at 7 p.m. Have questions, comments or tips? Send us a message or check us out on Instagram.

✦ English actor and producer Jon Boyega gained international recognition for his role as Finn in the Star Wars sequel trilogy; however, that was not Boyega's first dip into science fiction. His debut feature-length film, 2011's "Attack the Block," and his most recently released film, "They Cloned Tyrone," both use the science fiction comedy genre to explore deeper social issues. Boyega appeared at Dragon Con over Labor Day weekend, and City Lights Collective co-host Kim Drobes caught up with him to discuss his passion for acting, his role as a film producer, and his love for Atlanta. ✦ City Lights Collective member and award-winning Atlanta comedian Joel Byars is one of the hardest-working people in the business. He hosts many comedy events around town, and his podcast, "Hot Breath Pod," aims to uplift his fellow comedians. Byars joins us weekly to share his picks for this week's must-see comedy, and today his mix includes a couple of big-name touring stars and a local treasure returning home to play the Fox Theater. ✦ There's no better place for Shakespeare than an outdoor theatre, and this fall, the Atlanta Shakespeare Company launches "A Shakespeare Happening," the first-ever free public Shakespeare festival in DeKalb County, taking place in the picturesque neighborhood of Avondale Estates. Alongside the theatrical performances, there will be live music and workshops for all ages. The first day of festivities is this Saturday and begins with "Tempest Jr.," an adaptation of "The Tempest" for young audiences. WABE arts reporter Summer Evans recently discussed the series with festival creator Nicole Sage, and Atlanta Shakespeare Company associate managing director Katie Grace Kirby. ✦ Long before modern choirs and vocal coaches, there was Sacred Harp—a uniquely American way of singing that turned everyday people into music-makers. This powerful and historic tradition dates back to the early 1800s and continues to thrive today, bringing together communities in spirited, four-part harmony. The 120th convention of the United Sacred Harp Musical Association comes to the Foundry at Puritan Mill on September 13 and 14, 2025. It is expected to be the largest gathering in a generation, drawing hundreds of singers from across the US and beyond. City Lights Collective producer Josh Thane sat down with Matt Hinton, a longtime Sacred Harp singer and scholar, to learn more about this enduring and uniquely American form of group singing. ✦ Atlanta's vibrant world of cocktails and zero-proof beverages thrives in our bars and restaurants as well as our local distilleries and non-alcoholic bottle shops. Few may know this world better than Beth McKibben, editor in chief and senior dining editor at Rough Draft Atlanta. Beth's expertise is invaluable as she continually explores our city's elevated beverage programs and examines the latest trends in mixology. She joins The City Lights Collective monthly for "The Beverage Beat," and this month, McKibben discusses what she calls "transitional cocktails," sips to savor during our fake-fall slash second summer season—also known as September in Atlanta.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People with mental health challenges or substance use disorder often end up in jail. But crisis response teams offer another path.Also, one year after the Mountain Valley Pipeline went into service, people who live directly in the pipeline's path have received compensation. But not everyone.And, the Sacred Harp songbook gets an update for the first time since the early ‘90s.You'll hear these stories and more this week, Inside Appalachia.

The Third Sunday after Pentecost ORISON: Let my prayer arise like incense (Да исправится молитва моя) – Dmitry Bortniansky (1751-1825); arr. Kevin Siegfried (b. 1969) PSALM 16:5, 8-11 – Doug Fullington (b. 1969) HYMN: Jesus calls us; o'er the tumult (Tune: RESTORATION) – mel. The Sacred Harp, 1835; arr. Greg Bloch (b. 1977) NUNC DIMITTIS […]

Sacred Harp pioneer and former punk frontman, Tim Eriksen, takes us into the hair-raising sound of shape note singing – an American choral tradition experiencing a resurgence across the US and in Europe. All people and all faiths are welcome. As a new edition of the songbook approaches publication, Tim explores why this music is drawing more singers and how it's managing to remain inclusive despite increasing political polarisation in the wider culture.Sacred Harp is sung a-cappella in four-part harmony - a non-performative music where everyone takes a turn to lead and groups gather anywhere from churches to community centers and pubs. Songs were first published in a book of psalms in Georgia in 1844 and in 2025 a new edition will publish a record number of compositions submitted by sacred harp singers from all over the world. For Tim Eriksen this is devotional music, but it will mean different things to different people - what's special about it is the way it ‘transcends differences.' Sociologist Laura Clawson tells us how the forbearers of the music stipulated that religion, and politics should not come into the ‘hollow square.' Historically the Sacred Harp community has continued to sing and build bonds through chapters of political polarisation in the US. But how have recent political divides affected the community and how can it continue to remain an inclusive space? Producer: Sarah Cuddon A Falling Tree ProductionImage: Tim Eriksen teaching at Sage Gateshead's Summertyne Americana Festival

We've got a very different experience for you today and it's called shape-note singing, or sometimes sacred harp singing. Our guest, Jim Page (or James Page when in print) gives us a rich taste-test of this venerable tradition of American religious singing for laypersons. I've only been around shape-note singing a couple times, and I have to admit that what you'll hear today is only a faint echo of the music experienced in person.

In Episode 10 of The Choral Director's Toolbox, host Dr. William Baker explores The Sacred Harp, tracing its origins from Colonial-era singing schools to its lasting impact on American choral tradition. This week's listener question examines the effectiveness of Robert Shaw's count-singing method and whether it is appropriate in all choral settings. Today's inspiration features God Is Seen in Alice Parker's definitive arrangement, performed by The William Baker Festival Singers. Join us for a fascinating discussion on choral history, technique, and artistry!

The Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany ORISON: Dear Lord and Father of mankind (Tune: REST) – Frederick Charles Maker (1844-1927) PSALM 138 – Jason A. Anderson (b. 1976) HYMN: Jesus calls us; o'er the tumult (Tune: RESTORATION) – mel. The Sacred Harp, 1835; arr. Greg Bloch NUNC DIMITTIS – Plainsong, Tone VIII; harm. John Holmes […]

Three major commemorations converged last week: the birth of the Anabaptist movement, the life of Martin Luther King, Jr. (and the broader movement of which he was part, including our Anabaptist ancestors, Rosemarie and Vincent Harding), and the anniversary of the first national collective action of Mennonite Action. Thanks to the Pastoral Team for Mennonite Action, we notice a thread through these significant commemorations: “the willingness of ordinary people to take actions that simultaneously speak a no and a yes.” Another story for today: fisherfolk in Luke's gospel who leave everything (including a mountain of fish, representing a mountain of wealth) to follow Jesus. God, grant us wisdom and courage as we join these many ancestors of ours in walking a path that says NO to security and status quo and YES to the risky, uncertain, and liberating Way of Jesus.Sermon begins at 6:14Scripture: ​​​​Luke 5:1–11ResourcesThis sermon was taken whole cloth (with some of my own riffs added) from “Prayers for a significant week” from the Mennonite Action Pastoral Team, January 20, 2025.Anabaptist Community BibleEpiscopal Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde imploring President Trump to “have mercy” on immigrants and LGBTQ people targeted by his policies, at the end of her inaugural prayer service sermon in the National Cathedral, Washington D.C.: video clip linked here.The Movement Makes Us Human: An Interview with Dr. Vincent Harding on Mennonites, Vietnam, and MLK, Joanna Shenk, Wipf and Stock Publishers, 2018Remnants: A Memoir of Spirit, Activism, and Mothering, Rosemarie Freeney Harding, with Rachel Elizabeth Harding, Duke University Press, 2015.BibleWorm podcast: Episode 623 - The Call of Simon, Amy Robertson and Robert Williamson, Jrothers?Image: covers of the two Harding books noted aboveHymn 57 Holy Spirit, Come with Power. Text: Anne Neufeld Rupp (USA), © 1970 Anne Neufeld Rupp, trans. Barbara Mink (USA), © 1988 Music: attr. B. F. White (USA), The Sacred Harp, 1844; harm. Joan Fyock Norris (USA), © 1989 Joan Fyock Norris. Permission to podcast the music in this service obtained from ONE LICENSE, license #A-726929. All rights reserved.

Chopping it up with the homie Banjer Jack on everything from building guitars, Sacred Harp singing, and backwoods time warps to Destiny's Child, de-normalizing the weird, and the event we all lived through that shall never be forgotten. We also get deep into talking bout God, the church, animism, and what being Christian means to us. Follow Banjer Jack on X @stupidfirst Support the show and access hundreds more episodes at patreon.com/agitator

Peter and the Starcatcher, by the American writer Rick Elice (Jersey Boys, Water for Elephants), is a Tony Award-winning play inspired by J.M. Barrie's Peter Pan stories. It reveals how Peter, the Lost Boys, and Captain Hook came to find themselves in Neverland, and it puts a new character named Molly at the centre of the action.Also, the big sound of a cappella Sacred Harp singing will ring out in an Australian theatre this month in a new play called The Hall, and we pay tribute to our recent guest Roz Hervey, who has died. Roz was a celebrated dancer, choreographer, director and, most recently, Creative Producer at Restless Dance Theatre.

Tunes: Kingsbury: Hey Johnny Cock up Your Beaver John Bell: Walker Pits, Elsie Marley, My Hinny Sits O'er Late up, My Laddie, William Litten: Off she goes Father Son and Friends: Byker Hill David Walker/Cork Sacred Harp: Hebrew Children The Young Tradition: Byker Hill Elsie Marley (John Bell's Rhymes of the Northern Bards Walter Rainstorp: Eley Molly Joseph Ritson: Alice Marley Cuthbert Sharp: Elsie Marley Frankie Archer: Elsie Marley Bruce & Stoke: Elsie Marley, My Dearie Sits Ower Late Up, My Bonnie Bay Mare and I, Dorrington Lads, William Vickers: Alcy Marly Robert Topliff: Elsie Marley Tom Clough: Elslie Marley O'Neill: the Humours of trim Willie Clancy: The Rolling Wave Martin Carthy & Dave Swarbrick: Byker Hill & My Dearie Sits O'er Late Uup Peacock: Bonny Bay Mare, My Dearie Sit Over Late Up Winship: Dorrington Laddie Melodies Committee: Dorrington lads William Dixon: Dorrington lads John Rook: Dorrington Lads Pat Sky: Luang Prabang Special thanks to: Frankie Archer Check her new Album Pressure and Persuasion: https://frankiearcher.bandcamp.com/album/pressure-and-persuasion Cork Sacred Harp Singers Check out their recordings on Bandcamp: https://corksacredharp.bandcamp.com/album/the-tenth-ireland-convention-2020-saturday Father Son & Friends: Check Out Father Son & Friends Music on Streaming Platforms and Here: https://www.fathersonandfriends.com/download-music Listen to John Dally's Radio Show, The Rolling Wave: https://voiceofvashon.org/the-rolling-wave-1/ Here are some ways you can support the show: You can support the Podcast by joining the Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/wetootwaag You can also take a minute to leave a review of the podcast if you listen on Itunes! Tell your piping and history friends about the podcast! Checkout my Merch Store on Bagpipeswag: https://www.bagpipeswag.com/wetootwaag You can also support me by Buying my Albums on Bandcamp: https://jeremykingsbury.bandcamp.com/ You can now buy physical CDs of my albums using this Kunaki link: https://kunaki.com/msales.asp?PublisherId=166528&pp=1 You can just send me an email at wetootwaag@gmail.com letting me know what you thought of the episode! Listener mail keeps me going! Finally I have some other support options here: https://www.wetootwaag.com/support Thanks! Listen on Itunes/Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wetootwaags-bagpipe-and-history-podcast/id129776677 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5QxzqrSm0pu6v8y8pLsv5j?si=QLiG0L1pT1eu7B5_FDmgGA

The Hebrew people grow weary of their supposed leader leaving them behind, and - in Moses' absence - they ask for a symbol to represent God? Replace God? Hold them together as a community in a very destabilized time? Unclear, but even as we seek to empathize with a people who long for SOMEthing to keep them together, God and Moses are nonetheless displeased. And set about bickering over whose people they are. In the midst of this squabble, Moses appeals to God's reputation: “What will the Egyptians say about you if you choose destruction?!” Preparing ourselves to participate in another sacred symbol on this World Communion Sunday - bread and cup with all who seek to walk in the Way of Jesus - we wonder how our public actions and presence (or lack thereof) contribute to God's reputation in the world.Sermon begins at minute marker 7:09Exodus 32.1-14 ResourcesBibleWorm podcast: Episode 605 – The Golden Calf, Amy Robertson and Robert Williamson, Jr“End Game,” lyrics by Taylor Swift.Mennonite Action - A movement of Mennonites taking action, explicitly AS MENNONITE-CHRISTIANS, to stop war and end the occupation of Palestine.Song: A Recitation of Psalm 40, in IsiNdebele (a language of Zimbabwe), sung by Bongiwe Ncube.Image: Small statue of the Golden Calf, Louvre museum (Paris, France), Wikimedia Commons.Hymn 717 - Renew Your Church. Text: K. L. Cober (USA), 1960, alt., © 1960 K. L. Cober, renewed 1985 Judson Press Music: American traditional (USA), 1842; adapt. Sacred Harp, 1844. Permission to podcast the music in this service obtained from ONE LICENSE, license #A-726929. All rights reserved.

This week on a far-ranging episode of Transmissions: guitarist, folklorist, and all-around-top-notch thinker Daniel Bachman.  A songwriter and composer from Fredericksburg, Virginia, Bachman first began releasing records under the name Sacred Harp, before adopting his own name for a series of finger-picked classics like 2012's Seven Pines and 2015's River, which Aquarium Drunkard's Tyler Wilcox called “a solo acoustic tour de force that can easily stand proud next to John Fahey's Days America or Jack Rose's Kensington Blues. It's that good.”  In the years since, Bachman's music has grown more and more experimental, and also, it's become more directly informed by climate change. His latest, for the fine folks at Longform Edition, who've appeared on this very podcast, is called Quaker Run Wildfire (10​/​24​/​23​–​11​/​17​/​23) for Fiddle and Guitar. A 25-minute piece of drone, guitar, fiddle, and field recordings, it was inspired and directly confronts the devastating wildfire that tore through the Middle Appalachians. “How additional global heating at the cost of extractive industry will impact future climate breakdown in the region remains unknown. One thing however is certain… a new fire regime has arrived,” Bachman writes.  Aquarium Drunkard is supported by our subscribers. Head over and peruse our site, where you'll find nearly 20 years of playlists, recommendations, reviews, interviews, podcasts, essays, and more. Head to Aquarium Drunkard and subscribe, where you can also read an abridged and edited transcript of this conversation. Subscribe at Aquarium Drunkard.  Transmissions is a part of the Talkhouse Podcast Network. Visit the Talkhouse for more interviews, fascinating reads, and podcasts. This episode is brought to you by DistroKid. DistroKid makes music distribution fun and easy with unlimited uploads and artists keep 100% of their royalties and earnings. To learn more and get 30% off your first year's membership, visit: distrokid.com/vip/aquariumdrunkard

This is an interview with musicians Paul Henry and Laura Shaffer of the duo Lolo & Pops. They have been singing their quirky mix of originals and covers in Sonoma County since 2007.  Both are native Californians, although Pops lived on the East Coast for some time, going to music schools, among other things. They first got together romantically in the late 90s, then musically when they started singing together to put their kids to sleep. This resulted in their first project, "Bound For Dreamland," a CD of lullabies based on music from the Sacred Harp. The kids are grown up, so they finally have the time to share some of the songs they've written over the years. Photo credit: Peter Thoshinsky --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backstagejazz/message

Music is a vital part of our lives in Alabama, and it covers all genres. This story is about one genre of music called Sacred Harp. It is named after the book of songs of the same name. at the beginning of the 20th century, these songs sounded antiquated to modern listeners. Worried that this style would go away, teachers presented Sacred Harp music as a virtue, a tradition that would be passed down the generations. And some of the most influential teachers and guardians of this tradition were from right here in Alabama. Support the showSupport the Podcast The podcast is free but it's not cheap. If you enjoy Alabama Short Stories, there are a few ways you can support us. Tell a friend about the podcast. Buy some merchandise from the Art Done Wright store at https://www.teepublic.com/user/wright-art Buy Volume 1 of the Book. https://a.co/d/9VhY9cO Buy the newly released Volume 2 of the Book. https://a.co/d/ef1yunC Want to support your local book store? You can do that by purchasing Volume 1 and Volume 2 through Bookshop.org, which gives back to local bookstores. You can listen to the podcast on the website or wherever you prefer to listen and subscribe to podcasts.

Welcome to Alabama Short Stories. This is Shawn Wright, and I am happy to say that Season 6 starts on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, with more great stories about the state of Alabama.I will start the season with a story in the news the past couple of years. It's about Cudjo Lewis and the writers who have been telling this former slave's story for the past 100+ years, and we find the Clotilda in the process.We take driving on our well-maintained roads around the state for granted, but can you imagine what it would be like without them? Some Alabamians did and became part of a movement of good roads that turned out great.There is a story about a photographer with a funny name, Spider Martin. A well-known photographer around Birmingham, he made his name on the road from Selma to Montgomery and got to know Dr. King along the way. Music is a vital part of our lives in Alabama, and for centuries now, groups of people have been holding on tight to a tradition of singing named after a book of songs. Learn the story of Sacred Harp and the people keeping it alive and thriving.While her husband may be remembered as a great writer, the people of Alabama know that F. Scott Fitzgerald would be nothing without his wife, Zelda Sayre of Montgomery. Listen to their story and how their volatile relationship made them the poster children of the Jazz Age. I tell the story of a woman who was a psychic and the rush for gold. Both of these stories are in east Alabama, and while they don't relate, they were both sought out for their life-changing discoveries.There is a story of Johnny Mack Brown; he traveled to Pasadena with the University of Alabama's team for football glory and turned that success into stardom as a movie cowboy. The CIA battles communism with modern art only to find out that the real fight is at home among its people. Auburn University benefits from the pearl-clutching outrage and buys paintings for pennies on the dollar, the basis for their fine art museum.And we end the season by telling the story of America's oldest baseball park and the players who played there. Specifically, a son of Fairfield, Alabama, who went on to greatness playing for the San Fransisco Giants. While you are waiting for the season to start, you can help the podcast out. Call a friend or two and recommend the podcast to them. You can subscribe to the podcast using your favorite podcast app. And if you are listening on Apple, make sure to rate us. It helps drive listeners to the show. Thanks for listening, and I hope you enjoy season 6 of the Alabama Short Stories podcast.Support the showSupport the Podcast The podcast is free but it's not cheap. If you enjoy Alabama Short Stories, there are a few ways you can support us. Tell a friend about the podcast. Buy some merchandise from the Art Done Wright store at https://www.teepublic.com/user/wright-art Buy Volume 1 of the Book. https://www.amazon.com/Alabama-Short-Stories-Shawn-Wright/dp/1735582239/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1660505378&sr=8-3 Buy the newly released Volume 2 of the Book. Want to support your local book store? You can do that by purchasing through Bookshop.org which gives back to local book store. You can listen to the podcast on the website or wherever you prefer to listen and subscribe to podcasts.

Dr. Beth McGinnis and her mother go to her father's family reunion and Sacred Harp singing at the Shady Hill Free Will Baptist Church in Lower Alabama on the first Sunday in June.

It's Tuesday of Ordinary Time, Proper 26 in the Church Calendar. November 7, 2023. Praying today with Isaac in New York. Our general order and lectionary comes from the Book of Common Prayer Daily Office. We'll sing the Sacred Harp song “Restoration” by Robert Robinson from 1758 with a prayer of confession. We'll read Psalms 61 and 62 followed by the Gloria Patri. Our Scripture lesson is Revelation 11:1-19 . We'll say the Apostles' Creed, the Lord's Prayer, and the Collect of the Day followed by a time of spontaneous, prompted prayer. If you have a prayer request please submit it here. Sign up here for the email list. Morning Prayer and Worship is a production of Steady Stream Ministries, a 501(c)(3) non profit organization. Thank you for giving to support this ministry. You can go here to find out more. Would you like to be a guest reader on a future podcast episode? Go to benwardmusic.com/readers and find out more! Join our Facebook group here! Photo by Asher Wilson. Proper 26 – Almighty and merciful God, it is only by your gift that your faithful people offer you true and laudable service: Grant that we may run without stumbling to obtain your heavenly promises; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/prayerandworship/message

It's Tuesday of Ordinary Time, Proper 26 in the Church Calendar. November 7, 2023. Praying today with Isaac in New York. Our general order and lectionary comes from the Book of Common Prayer Daily Office. We'll sing the Sacred Harp song “Restoration” by Robert Robinson from 1758 with a prayer of confession. We'll read Psalms 61 and 62 followed by the Gloria Patri. Our Scripture lesson is Revelation 11:1-19 . We'll say the Apostles' Creed, the Lord's Prayer, and the Collect of the Day followed by a time of spontaneous, prompted prayer. If you have a prayer request please submit it here. Sign up here for the email list. Morning Prayer and Worship is a production of Steady Stream Ministries, a 501(c)(3) non profit organization. Thank you for giving to support this ministry. You can go here to find out more. Would you like to be a guest reader on a future podcast episode? Go to benwardmusic.com/readers and find out more! Join our Facebook group here! Photo by Asher Wilson. Proper 26 - Almighty and merciful God, it is only by your gift that your faithful people offer you true and laudable service: Grant that we may run without stumbling to obtain your heavenly promises; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

“The biggest key for all of us is to say, what are my completely unique gifts? How can I facilitate allowing them to bloom in bigger ways? It's really time to go very deep on, what are your unique gifts? How can I move in the world through mentorship, coaching, spiritual advising and guidance and business, and figure out what is it about me that I came here to share?” Today I have my good friend Andrea Donnelly on the show. We're talking about her involvement in my new program The Sacred Six Figure Initiation, how to get powerful results when working with somebody, and some of the wonderful things she does to elevate your consciousness into another level. TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS (01:52) Intro to The Sacred Six Figure Initiation (13:34) Obtaining powerful results when working with a coach or a mentor. Opening up and trusting the process. The Ascension Technology. (23:32) The logical mind: a program of the fear matrix. (25:50) The new and upcoming energies around the mentor relationship. (30:24) Tuning your Sacred Harp. (36:26) Light Language: the biggest call-to-action. (42:44) Andrea's new Light Language container: Make it Rain. Light Codes for Prosperity and Abundance. You can find this episode's transcript hereABOUT ANDREA"My unique psychic abilities allow me to see very far into the future and actually “know” the reason why my client's incarnated into this lifetime. From there, I help them take action steps toward their destiny and clears any pesky blocks along the way. My mentorship process combines my background in finance and entrepreneurship, as well as my one-of-a-kind intuitive gifts and spiritual IQ to quantum shift my clients into a new (and desired) timeline." Sign up for the Make it Rain ContainerVisit Andrea's Website wearehere2remember.comFollow her on IG @seawitchery**WAYS TO ENTER MY WORLD** When you leave a review, send us a screenshot and we'll send you a $250 credit, you can apply to anything else in my world.The Sacred Money Mind is a 21-day Voxer broadcast to turn your mind into a money magnet. You'll have exclusive access to 5 private podcasts I especially recorded for this program with 5 amazing people who are very close to me and have life changing experiences to share. There's also breathwork sessions, energy work practices, and a Q&A at the end of the program. Take advantage of the early bird pricing if you sign up today. Starts November 6th.The Sacred Six Figure Initiation In these sacred 10 months, you will be initiated into the new paradigm of business where you get to thrive in all areas of life and share your unique frequency with the world to create your own heaven on earth. Starts December 5th and there's an early bird pricing until mid November. CONTACT ALYSEJoin my Facebook group: Financial Freedom for Spiritual EntrepreneursFollow and DM me on Instagram @alyse_breathesVisit https://www.alysebreathes.com/Or contact me at info@alysebreathes.com

Sacred Harp Singing Brooklyn Friends Meeting House 110 Schermerhorn St., Brooklyn Sept. 17, 2023

It's the Fifth Wednesday of Easter in the Church Calendar. May 10, 2023. This week we are following the Daily Office lectionary with an episode Monday through Friday. Our general order and lectionary comes from the Book of Common Prayer Daily Office. Singing a Sacred Harp song, “Hallelujah,” by Charles Wesley and William Walker with a prayer of confession. We'll read Psalm 72 followed by the Gloria Patri. Our Gospel reading is Luke 8:16-25 . We'll say the Apostles' Creed, the Lord's Prayer, and the Collect of the Day. We'll then have a time of prompted prayer. If you have a prayer request please submit it here. Sign up here for the email list. Visit Patreon to give and support Morning Prayer monthly. Go to PayPal to give a one-time gift. Photo by sloumou. Fifth Sunday of Easter - Almighty God, whom truly to know is everlasting life: Grant us so perfectly to know your Son Jesus Christ to be the way, the truth, and the life, that we may steadfastly follow his steps in the way that leads to eternal life; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

It's the Fifth Wednesday of Easter in the Church Calendar. May 10, 2023. This week we are following the Daily Office lectionary with an episode Monday through Friday. Our general order and lectionary comes from the Book of Common Prayer Daily Office. Singing a Sacred Harp song, “Hallelujah,” by Charles Wesley and William Walker with a prayer of confession. We'll read Psalm 72 followed by the Gloria Patri. Our Gospel reading is Luke 8:16-25 . We'll say the Apostles' Creed, the Lord's Prayer, and the Collect of the Day. We'll then have a time of prompted prayer. If you have a prayer request please submit it here. Sign up here for the email list. Visit Patreon to give and support Morning Prayer monthly. Go to PayPal to give a one-time gift. Photo by sloumou. Fifth Sunday of Easter - Almighty God, whom truly to know is everlasting life: Grant us so perfectly to know your Son Jesus Christ to be the way, the truth, and the life, that we may steadfastly follow his steps in the way that leads to eternal life; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/prayerandworship/message

It's the Fifth Tuesday of Easter in the Church Calendar. May 9, 2023. This week we are following the Daily Office lectionary with an episode Monday through Friday. Praying today for Isaac and the family of Carliza in New York, USA. Our general order and lectionary comes from the Book of Common Prayer Daily Office. Singing a Sacred Harp song, “Sweet Peace,” with a prayer of confession. We'll read Psalms 56 and 57 followed by the Gloria Patri. Our Gospel reading is Luke 7:36-50 . We'll say the Apostles' Creed, the Lord's Prayer, and the Collect of the Day. We'll then have a time of prompted prayer. If you have a prayer request please submit it here. Sign up here for the email list. Visit Patreon to give and support Morning Prayer monthly. Go to PayPal to give a one-time gift. Photo by Lisa Fotios. Fifth Sunday of Easter - Almighty God, whom truly to know is everlasting life: Grant us so perfectly to know your Son Jesus Christ to be the way, the truth, and the life, that we may steadfastly follow his steps in the way that leads to eternal life; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/prayerandworship/message

It's the Fifth Tuesday of Easter in the Church Calendar. May 9, 2023. This week we are following the Daily Office lectionary with an episode Monday through Friday. Praying today for Isaac and the family of Carliza in New York, USA. Our general order and lectionary comes from the Book of Common Prayer Daily Office. Singing a Sacred Harp song, “Sweet Peace,” with a prayer of confession. We'll read Psalms 56 and 57 followed by the Gloria Patri. Our Gospel reading is Luke 7:36-50 . We'll say the Apostles' Creed, the Lord's Prayer, and the Collect of the Day. We'll then have a time of prompted prayer. If you have a prayer request please submit it here. Sign up here for the email list. Visit Patreon to give and support Morning Prayer monthly. Go to PayPal to give a one-time gift. Photo by Lisa Fotios. Fifth Sunday of Easter - Almighty God, whom truly to know is everlasting life: Grant us so perfectly to know your Son Jesus Christ to be the way, the truth, and the life, that we may steadfastly follow his steps in the way that leads to eternal life; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

“W” is for White, Benjamin Franklin (1800-1879). Composer, author. In 1844 White published The Sacred Harp, a shaped note singing book.

Announcements from our guests: Fulton, Karlsberg, Marini, Norton, and Stowe, and sources for Sacred Harp listening examplesAbout Sacred Nine Project!Essay on the parallel between Southern Harmony and Confederate monuments.In this episode we talk about the singing style in shape-note practice. We also explore how shape-note singing began to flourish, not only in the Primitive Baptist Churches in the South, but also in liberal, urban centers. Finally, we discuss what modern day practitioners do about the offensive selections in Sacred Harp.original Regret, Repent, Rejoice concertKiri Miller's perspectives come from her book, Traveling Home: Sacred Harp Singing and American Pluralism, 2010

Announcements from our guests: Fulton, Karlsberg, Marini, Norton, and Stowe, and sources for Sacred Harp listening examplesLetter from Dr. Harry EskewOriginal “Regret, Repent, Rejoice” works citedMarch 19, 2023 New Orleans concert (Sacred Nine Project: Beautiful Isle of Somewhere)About Sacred Nine Project!This episode is about William Walker's Southern Harmony, the singing schools that brought it about, and the delicious musical oddities therein!“Here we have the singing schools” (sung ‘heading')The chain of events that birthed then singing schools“Then the shapes became the tools” (sung ‘heading')A discussion of shape-note singing“Walker offers little jewels” (sung ‘heading')Background on Southern Harmony“Music that defies the rules” (sung ‘heading')A granular look at the musical quirksoriginal Regret, Repent, Rejoice concertbackground vocals: Sacred Nine Singersprominent solo by Brian Martinez on THE FRENCH BROAD

Announcements from our guests: Fulton, Karlsberg, Marini, Norton, and Stowe, and sources for Sacred Harp listening examplesOriginal “Regret, Repent, Rejoice” works citedMarch 19, 2023 New Orleans concert (Sacred Nine Project: Beautiful Isle of Somewhere)About Sacred Nine Project!This episode is about the hymn texts of the 18th and early 19c.“Hymns that touch my soul alway” (sung ‘heading')Examples of some of the best hymns from this era“Hymns that travel on their way” (sung ‘heading')Ways in which hymnody evolves“Hymns that keep some folks at bay” (sung ‘heading')The attitude of “othering” in these hymns, including shame-based theology, anti-Catholicism, colonization, and slavery“Tell me, friends, what do you say?” (sung ‘heading')Conclusions about this body of work moving forwardbackground vocals: Sacred Nine Singersprominent solo by Eric Anderson on “The Romish Lady”

 Matt Hinton, documentary filmmaker, rock guitarist, and burrito legend — for all these contributions, each so excellent, the world is a better place with him in it. Join us in our conversation about art, sacredness, and his films. 

We begin the road to episode 100 with a review of the new episode of our favorite other podcast, THE SACRED HARP; reminiscing on champers getting to our head; an update on our recent lack of international or American snacks; the introduction of our amazing guest, Kara; whether it's harder to borrow sugar from or hide a gun for your neighbor; going Monkees to Beatles; true stories of David Bowie on a treadmill; disappointing celebrity trainers; songs that can be both personal and universal; and the religiously-tinged classic, "Let It Be."As always, you can find Team Blotto Beatles on Instagram (@blottobeatles) and Twitter (@blottobeatles), by emailing us (blottobeatles@gmail.com), or on the web (blottobeatles.com).  We want to hear from you!Please also take the time to rate and review us on Apple podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.We have a shop!  Grab some merch.  You can also drunk dial us (tel:+18572339793)  or leave us a tip in our new tip jar (don't forget to include a message telling us what drinks we should drink with the money).See the canonical, argument-ending list of Beatles songs we are assembling here: https://www.blottobeatles.com/list; listen to it on Spotify here.Please remember to enjoy Blotto Beatles responsibly.Peace and Love.Hosts: Becker and TommyGuest: KaraExecutive Producer: Scotty C.Additional Musical Supervision: RB (@ryanobrooks)Associate Musical Supervision: Tim Clark (@nodisassemble)#PeteBestGetThatCheck

Mat Callahan joins the show to discuss his recent project "Songs of Slavery and Emancipation" - a book, an album, and a documentary - wherein he and his team searched for, found, and recreated both old slave resistance songs as well as old abolitionist songs. In this interview, Mat discusses this project and the songs and history behind it as we sprinkle in songs from the album throughout. Watch the Documentary here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HmytdAYr-s0&ab_channel=ArtinHistoryandPolitics Check out the Book: https://www.upress.state.ms.us/Books/S/Songs-of-Slavery-and-Emancipation Songs featured (in order of appearance): Song of the "Aliened American" performed by Sacred Harp singers from Western Massachusets The Negro's Complaint performed by Berea Songs of Slavery and Emancipation Ensemble Recognition March of the Independance of Hayti performed by Dr. Kathy Bullock piano, Chereokee Griffiths flute, Dr. James Dreiling trumpet Nat Turner The African Hymn A Song for Freedom performed by Berea Songs of Slavery and Emanciation Ensemble Hymn of Freedom Agonizing, Cruel Slavery Days performed by Alden "Max" Smith Children, We All Shall Be Free Support Rev Left Radio: https://www.patreon.com/RevLeftRadio

Paul writes from prison in a tradition repeated since his time by many activists, scholars and prophets of the Gospel. But this letter is less prophetic and more a love letter to a beloved congregation. In the style of Paul's letter to the Christians in Philippi, Pastor Amy writes her own letter of thanksgiving and encouragement to the Mennonites of Seattle.Sermon begins at minute 6:50Scripture: Philippians 1.1-18a Photo credit Ylanite KoppensResourcesFull Text of Pastor Amy's SermonHope Is A Discipline feat. Mariame Kaba — Beyond Prisons PodcastHymn: VT 717 Music: American traditional (USA), 1842; adapt. Sacred Harp, 1844 Text: K. L. Cober (USA), 1960, alt., © 1960 K. L. Cober, renewed 1985 Judson PressPermission to podcast the music in this service obtained from One License with license #A-726929. All rights reserved.

Sacred Harp singer and composer Stanley Smith of Ozark talks with In Focus host Carolyn Hutcheson about the religious music that has captivated him since the age of twelve.  Next month, Smith will receive the Alabama Folk Heritage Award from the Alabama State Council on the Arts.

The Coastal Empire's Gene Pinion sits down with Brian Dennison to offer a brief introduction to the joys of "Shape Note" signing and how to join in this longstanding tradition in Savannah and our extended neck of the woods.  A slightly different "music and talk" podcast with some copyrighted material that is not on this version is available  through Spotify.  

Frederica's guest is Fr. George Johnson from Holy Apostles Orthodox Church in Beltsville, MD. They are at a "Shape-note" choral festival hosted at Holy Apostles and Fr. George, who is a participant in this a cappella choral expression, helps us learn more about it.

In the third episode of our four-part series on the Akron Symphony Chorus, we sit down with Chorus Director Chris Albanese and special guest Moira Smiley to discuss chorus music in the tradition of the Sacred Harp. The episode includes selections of William Billings' The Creation, and Moira's Lewis, performed by the Akron Symphony Chorus in May 2021 from the parking lot of the First United Methodist Church in Akron. Composer Moira Smiley is known worldwide for choral arrangements like Bring Me Little Water,  Silvy, and originals, Stand in That River and How Can I Cry. Moira is in demand as a commissioned composer and collaborator with artists in film, video game production, theater and dance, and her work can be heard on feature film soundtracks, BBC & PBS television programs, NPR, and on more than 70 commercial albums. Learn more at her website or follow her on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook. 

In this episode, we dive into Opus One's upcoming concert of the same name ('Music of America'). We discuss important pieces that make up our nation's musical heritage including: songs of the Sioux and Cherokee, the Bay Psalm Book (1698), the collection entitled Slave Songs of the United States (1867), music from the Sacred Harp tradition, and more! The concert also includes pictures of our friends and relatives who have served our country in the armed forces. Our guests include Jeffrey Spenner (Assistant Director of the U.S. Coast Guard Band) and Chuck Ebersole (Director of the Ringgold Band).Our online concert Music of America will be accessible from June 6 - June 20. Tickets are $10. Access the concert through our website: www.OpusOneChamberChoir.com/events or go directly to the TicketSpice portal: https://opusoneberkschamberchoir.ticketspice.com/music-of-america-a-virtual-concert-event.Hosts: Christopher Hoster, Debbi Silas, Scott TiceFeatured Music: En Bateau from 'Petite Suite' by Debussy (OCTAVO's theme)Selections from Opus One's upcoming concert 'Music of America' For more information about Opus One: Berks Chamber Choir, visit: www.OpusOneChamberChoir.com

Ordinary Time, Proper 7 "...just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”Matthew 20:28 If you'd like to get an email each week with links to the podcast and updates and prayer requests click here and sign up. Worship Order Songs: "Hallelujah" from the Sacred Harp and "Amazing Grace." Prayer of Confession Psalm 105:1-22 Gloria Patri Matthew 20:20-28 Apostles' Creed The Lord's Prayer Time of Guided Intercession Benediction Thank you, once again, to my friend Harold Greene for worshiping with us by playing/singing today. Give him some love! Art by Bethanne Hill --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/prayerandworship/message

Ordinary Time, Proper 7 "...just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”Matthew 20:28 If you'd like to get an email each week with links to the podcast and updates and prayer requests click here and sign up. Worship Order Songs: "Hallelujah" from the Sacred Harp and "Amazing Grace." Prayer of Confession Psalm 105:1-22 Gloria Patri Matthew 20:20-28 Apostles' Creed The Lord's Prayer Time of Guided Intercession Benediction Thank you, once again, to my friend Harold Greene for worshiping with us by playing/singing today. Give him some love! Art by Bethanne Hill

Sunday Morning Service, 9 February 2020, 11 a.m. Welcome and announcements by Jeremy Rutledge Morning Has Broken (Gaelic folk tune) by Women's Choir Call to Worship and Prayer of Confession by Chris Hernandez The Morning Trumpet, from the Sacred Harp, by Men's Choir Children's Welcome by Chris Hernandez Luke 17.20-21 and 2 Corinthians 5.17 read by Skip Johnson Teaching: "Nobody Said We Couldn't Look Good Doing It" (Start at 18:00) by Jeremy Rutledge Canticle of the Spirit by Anna Mims and Mary Alice Bogue Prayer and benediction by Jeremy Rutledge

Sacred Harp -- the four-part shape-note singing tradition long confined to the American South, but recently enjoying remarkable international popularity and participation -- fascinated and challenged Lomax for most of his career. He recorded it multiple times, trying with increasing technological sophistication to capture its indelible magic. In this episode, we survey Alan's Sacred Harp recordings and the tradition's development, ethos, and survival. Intro: United Sacred Harp Musical Association Convention: The Bower of Prayer (#100) (Fyffe, Alabama, October 1959)
1. Allison's Sacred Harp Singers: Weeping Pilgrim (417) (Gennett 6583, Richmond, Indiana, 1928)
2. Alabama Sacred Harp Singers: Present Joys (318) (Columbia 15272, Atlanta, Georgia, 1928)Interstitial: Martha Woodard, Mission (204) (Gadsden, Alabama, June 1982) 3. Alabama Sacred Harp Singing Convention: Ballstown (217) (Jefferson County Courthouse, Birmingham, Alabama, August 1942)
4. United Sacred Harp Musical Association Convention: The Parting Hand (62) + Hallelujah (146) + Amazing Grace (45) (Fyffe, Alabama, October 1959)
Interstitial: Martha Woodard, Murillo's Lesson (358) (Gadsden, Alabama, June 1982)5. Wiregrass Sacred Harp Singers: How Long (Smithsonian Folklife Festival, Washington, D.C., August 1983) 6. Holly Springs Sacred Harp Convention: Help Me to Sing (376) (Holly Springs Primitive Baptist Church, H.S., Georgia, June 1982*) 7. Alan Lomax extemporizes on musico-historical dimensions of Sacred Harp, with Phil Summerlin and Buell Cobb (Holly Springs Primitive Baptist Church, H.S., Georgia, June 1982) *An egregious error of chronology was made in this episode: Lomax's last shape-note recordings were in fact of the Wiregrass singers in 1983, as the Holly Springs recording took place in the summer of 1982 and not 1983 as repeatedly stated. Apologies!