The songs are free

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Date
1991
Summary
Traces the history of communal singing and the repertoire rooted in the Black church, from songs of resistance, courage, and pride to songs of determination and faith. Includes live musical performances, educational workshops, and archival footage.
Contributors
Reagon, Bernice Johnson 1942; Moyers, Bill D.; Pellett, Gail
Publishers
Films for the Humanities (Firm); Sweet Honey in the Rock (Musical group); Public Affairs Television (Firm)
Subjects
North American Culture; American Culture; Performing Arts, Music; Religion; Music; Religion, Philosophy; African Americans Music History and criticism; Spirituals (Songs) History and criticism; Gospel music History and criticism
Locations
North America; United States
Collection
Films@UM
Unit
Distinctive Media Collections
Language
English
Rights Statement
In Copyright
Terms of Use
Access is restricted to patrons at the University of Maryland.
Physical Description
58 minutes; color
Notes
Access
Access condition: campus-only.
Creation/Production Credits
Bernice Johnson Reagon with Bill Moyers. Camera, Phil Gries ... [et. al.] ; editor, Kathryn Barnier ; narrator, Bill Moyers.
Other Identifiers
Filename: lms-090141; Fedora 2 PID: umd:1728; Handle Identifier: hdl:1903.1/986; OCLC: ocm36723078; Catalog Key: alephsys002357142; Catalog Key: FFH 6774

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