Sunday Go to Meeting: Although gospel music developed its own style and repertoire distinct from the older jubilee style and still older spirituals that were, in some ways, the styles direct predecessor, gospel performers, especially in the early days of gospel, often included the earlier songs in their rep. Its a good way to hear the difference between the styles -- the clipped syncopated phrasing in the singing, the Texas barrelhouse piano, the rollicking rhythm in the Arizona Dranes 1926 recording of the old spiritual My Soul Is a Witness for the Lord illuminates elements of the then-emerging new style beautifully. youtube/watch?v=7tPzcVlpvJU
Posted on: Sun, 19 Jan 2014 12:28:15 +0000
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