Social Harp contains recordings of music published in an obscure songbook in Georgia in 1855. All of the songs are in a long-forgotten American folk style called shape-note singing. The songs were designed to be sung in religious gatherings such as camp meetings, schools, and revivals; they are quite interesting historical artifacts, and these interpretations are expertly performed. Still, the album is primarily an educational document, which means it's a difficult, challenging listen, not an entertaining one. ~ Thom Owens, ...
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Social Harp contains recordings of music published in an obscure songbook in Georgia in 1855. All of the songs are in a long-forgotten American folk style called shape-note singing. The songs were designed to be sung in religious gatherings such as camp meetings, schools, and revivals; they are quite interesting historical artifacts, and these interpretations are expertly performed. Still, the album is primarily an educational document, which means it's a difficult, challenging listen, not an entertaining one. ~ Thom Owens, Rovi
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Add this copy of Early American Shape-Note Songs to cart. $13.94, like new condition, Sold by Wonder Book - Member ABAA/ILAB rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Frederick, MD, UNITED STATES, published 1994 by Rounder.
Add this copy of Early American Shape-Note Songs to cart. $13.94, good condition, Sold by Wonder Book - Member ABAA/ILAB rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Frederick, MD, UNITED STATES, published 1994 by Rounder.
Add this copy of Early American Shape Note Songs to cart. $33.84, good condition, Sold by EB-Books LLC rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Rockford, IL, UNITED STATES, published 1994 by Rounder.
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