Podcasts about slave songs

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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

On this week's episode, Dr. Kwami, director of the Fisk Jubilee Singers talks with host Lin.Woods about their 150th Album Anniversary, the history of the ensemble, and how the songs of slaves saved Fisk University from shutting its doors. Listen. Download FREE. Follow. Subscribe. Follow on Twitter: @linwoods

In this episode, Laura Herscovici explores song book, Slave Songs of the United States, published in 1867 and collected by William Francis Allen, Charles Pickard Ware, and Lucy McKim Garrison. When Americans hear echoes of these slave songs in pop, jazz, blues, rock n' roll, and beyond, they must remember that behind layers and layers of different interpretations are the songs of enslaved people.

US Withdrawing Troops in Peace Deal With Afghanistan (0:30)Guest: Eric Jensen, JD, Professor of International Law, Brigham Young UniversityThe US this week began withdrawing troops from Afghanistan to fulfill its part of a peace deal signed with the Taliban on February 29. By the summer, America has committed to bringing home a third of its 13,000 current troops in Afghanistan. But what happens when America has left Afghanistan is still an open question. Fido or Foe? (22:56)Guest: Deni Elliott, Eleanor Poynter Jamison Chair in Media Ethics and Press Policy Department of Journalism and Digital Communication at USFEveryone's seen a Service Animal in action at some point or another. Maybe its task is more obvious, or maybe you're left wondering exactly what service they provide. Either way, these animals are clearly professionals and usually have vests to identify them. But what about the animals you're not so sure about? The yapping dog on the airplane or restaurant are sometimes allowed because they are emotional support animals.  More and more often, people are blurring the line between pet and service animal, leading to some big problems. The History and Influence of Slave Songs in America (33:51)Guest: Kathy Bullock, PhD, Professor of African American and African Music, Berea College For enslaved Africans, folk songs were more than just a way to entertain themselves or pass the time. Spirituals were a source of hope and a way to bond in the face of extreme adversity. They were also acts of rebellion, used to organize secret meetings on the Underground Railroad or just cast shade on their White slaveholders. Kathy Bullock is an expert in the roots of African American music and a professor at Berea College in Kentucky. She's also an incredible musician. Hunting Is on the Decline in America, Conservation and Wildlife Will Suffer (50:39)Guest: Samantha Pedder, Director of Operations, Council to Advance Hunting and the Shooting SportsFewer people are hunting in America these days, which you might think is a good thing for wildlife. But the irony is that for the last hundred years, fees from hunting licenses and taxes on hunting equipment have been the primary source of funding to wildlife protection and restoration. The need for funds to protect endangered species and restore waterways is growing, thanks to pollution, climate change and development, but revenue from hunting and fishing is declining. How to fill the gap? One way is to recruit a new generation of hunters, which is what the Council to Advance Hunting and the Shooting Sports is working on. What a Plant Song Sounds Like (1:06:09)Guest: Joe Patitucci – Founder of Data Garden, Creator of PlantWave Some people swear that playing music for houseplants helps them grow. What do you suppose a plant would sound like if it could join the music? A gadget called PlantWave is giving voice to the plant. Preserving the History of Ice Harvesting (1:28:36)Guest: Kenneth Lincoln, President of the Thompson Ice House Preservation CorporationOn a daily basis, I take the power of refrigeration for granted. My lunch stays fresh until I'm ready to eat it. That soda can I crack open to wash it down is perfectly chilled and stays cold in the glass thanks to plentiful ice from the freezer. Electric refrigeration put ice harvesting out of business a century ago – you used to need a big block of ice in a literal icebox to keep anything cool. But there's a small town in Maine keeping the tradition alive with an annual ice harvest on a local pond.

Eric Jensen of Brigham Young Univ on 200311 peace in Afghanistan. Deni Elliott of Univ of San Francisco on fido or foe. Kathy Bullock of Berea College on slave songs. Samantha Pedder of the Council to Advance Hunting and the Shooting Sports on hunting decline and conservation. Joe Patitucci of Data Garden and PlantWave on plant music. Kenneth Lincoln of the Thompson Ice House Preservation Corporation on Maine ice preservation.

From the plantations of the new world to the pits of County Durham, join Eleanor Rosamund Barraclough as she discovers stories of the power of music in hard times. Each story is located in a specific place in the British Isles, from Shetland to Truro.

Rev. Kevin Twit's talk on the Negro Spirituals for a Sunday School class at Christ Presbyterian Church in Nashville

Many of us know and love traditional spirituals like Swing Low, Sweet Chariot or Wade in the Water. But a lesser known aspect is that many of these songs served as coded messages for the Underground Railroad. We’ll explore the connection between slavery and the songs that slaves sang on their way to freedom. (Producer: Crystal Sarakas)

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If you have listened much at all to the Slave Stealer Podcast you know what a support Glenn Beck has been to the anti trafficking cause over the last few years. A while ago Glenn agreed to narrate a few of these stories for us.  Please help us show the world the light at the end of the tunnel that still shines.  We appreciate the original arrangements of Slave Songs and Civil Rights anthems arranged by Rashida Jordan Call and Kyson Kidd in collaboration with Yahosh Bonner. 

If you have listened much at all to the Slave Stealer Podcast you know what a support Glenn Beck has been to the anti trafficking cause over the last few years. A while ago Glenn agreed to narrate a few of these stories for us.  Please help us show the world the light at the end of the tunnel that still shines.  We appreciate the original arrangements of Slave Songs and Civil Rights anthems arranged by Rashida Jordan Call and Kyson Kidd in collaboration with Yahosh Bonner. 

If you have listened much at all to the Slave Stealer Podcast you know what a support Glenn Beck has been to the anti trafficking cause over the last few years. A while ago Glenn agreed to narrate a few of these stories for us.  Please help us show the world the light at the end of the tunnel that still shines.  We appreciate the original arrangements of Slave Songs and Civil Rights anthems arranged by Rashida Jordan Call and Kyson Kidd in collaboration with Yahosh Bonner. 

If you have listened much at all to the Slave Stealer Podcast you know what a support Glenn Beck has been to the anti trafficking cause over the last few years. A while ago Glenn agreed to narrate a few of these stories for us.  Please help us show the world the light at the end of the tunnel that still shines.  We appreciate the original arrangements of Slave Songs and Civil Rights anthems arranged by Rashida Jordan Call and Kyson Kidd in collaboration with Yahosh Bonner. 

If you have listened much at all to the Slave Stealer Podcast you know what a support Glenn Beck has been to the anti trafficking cause over the last few years. He has helped raise into the tens of millions of dollars to fight it locally and globally. A while ago Glenn agreed to narrate a few of these stories for us.  We hope you'll enjoy glimpse into the world of trafficking and the light at the end of the tunnel that he shines.  We also appreciate the original arrangements of Slave Songs and Civil Rights anthems arranged by Rashida Jordan Call and Kyson Kidd in collaboration with Yahosh Bonner. 

Alison Krauss made this song quite popular in the 2000 Coen brothers' film “Oh Brother, Where Art Thou? where the lyrics were changed to “as I went down to the River to pray.” This was done, presumably, to adjust to the fact the scene was filmed next to a river, not a valley. This old Black spiritual was first collected in 1867 in a book entitled Slave Songs of the United States. Although the lyrics were apparently from slave sources the title may have been borrowed from “The Good Old Way,” which was written and published in 1835 by the famed composer William Walker. (Source of information for the song is from The Bluegrass Gospel Songbook by Wayne Erbsen)Our version of this song has two guitars and a fiddle, as well as vocals. Our version of this song retains the original lyrics, (except in one verse).Blessings,Shiloh Worship Music"Down To The River To Pray"originally called “"Down To The Valley To Pray"or “The Good Old Way”As I went down in the Valley to prayStudying about that good ol' wayAnd who shall wear the starry crown?Good Lord show me the way!O sisters let's go downLet's go down, come on downO sisters let's go downDown in the  Valley to prayAs I went down in the Valley to prayStudying about that good ol' wayAnd who shall wear the robe & crown?Good Lord show me the wayO brothers let's go downLet's go down, come on downCome on brothers, let's go downDown in the  Valley to prayAs I went down in the river to prayStudying about that good ol' wayAnd who shall wear the starry crown?Good Lord show me the wayO fathers let's go downLet's go down, come on downO fathers let's go downDown in the river to prayAs I went down in the Valley to prayStudying about that good ol' wayAnd who shall wear the robe and crown?Good Lord show me the wayO mothers let's go downCome on down, don't you wanna go down?Come on mothers, let's go downDown in the river to prayAs I went down in the river to prayStudding about that good ol' wayAnd who shall wear the starry crown?Good Lord show me the wayO sinners, let's go downLet's go down, come on downO sinners, let's go downDown in the  Valley to prayAs I went down in the  Valley to prayStudying about that good ol' wayAnd who shall wear the robe and crown?Good Lord show me the way© 2012 Shiloh Worship Music COPY FREELY;This Music is copyrighted to prevent misuse, however,permission is granted for non-commercial copying-Radio play permitted- www.shilohworshipmusic.com

In the early nineteenth century, African Americans were involved in the “Second Awakening”. They met in camp meetings and sang without any hymnbook. Spontaneous songs were composed on the spot. They were called “spiritual songs” and the term “sperichil” (spiritual) appeared for the first time in the book “Slave Songs of The United States” (by Allen, By the way, African Americans used to sing outside of churches. During slavery and afterwards, slaves and workers who were working at fields or elsewhere outdoors, were allowed to sing “work songs”. This was the case, when they had to coordinate their efforts for hauling a fallen tree or any heavy load. Even prisoners used to sing “chain gang” songs when they worked on the road or on some construction project. But some “drivers” also allowed slaves to sing “quiet” songs, if they were not apparently against slaveholders. Such songs could be sung either by only one soloist or by several slaves. They were used for expressing personal feeling and for cheering one another. So, even at work, slaves could sing “secret messages”. This was the case of negro spirituals, which were sung at church, in meetings, at work and at home. The meaning of these songs was most often covert. Therefore, only Christian slaves understood them, and even when ordinary words were used, they reflected personal relationship between the slave singer and God. The codes of the first negro spirituals are often related with an escape to a free country. For example, a “home” is a safe place where everyone can live free. So, a “home” can mean Heaven, but it covertly means a sweet and free country, a haven for slaves.