On the battlefield : gospel quartets in Jefferson County, Alabama /

Spirituals have been described both as the literature of American slavery and as the jewels that slaves brought out of bondage. Today, the harmony, percussive precision, and evangelical fervor of gospel music have made it a hit around the world. This program examines the influence of African music o...

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Corporate Authors:	Sterling Jubilee Singers, Four Eagle Gospel Singers, Birmingham Sunlites (Musical group), Harps of Melody (Musical group), Pattersonaires (Musical group), Third Eye Productions, Ltd, RM Arts (Firm), Channel Four (Great Britain), Films for the Humanities (Firm)
Other Authors:	Haydon, Geoffrey
Format:	Video DVD
Language:	English
Published:	Princeton, NJ : Films for the Humanities & Sciences, [2003]
Subjects:	Gospel music. Spirituals (Songs) Gospel music > Alabama. Spirituals (Songs) > Alabama. Gospel music > History and criticism. Music > Africa > Influence. African Americans > Music > History and criticism. Documentary films. Motion pictures, British.

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Summary:	Spirituals have been described both as the literature of American slavery and as the jewels that slaves brought out of bondage. Today, the harmony, percussive precision, and evangelical fervor of gospel music have made it a hit around the world. This program examines the influence of African music on the gospel sound and spotlights venerable gospel groups concluding with a Sunday gospel quartet celebration.
Item Description:	Originally produced in 1984[5?] and shown as part of the television series: Repercussions : a celebration of African-American music. Series title on container: Repercussions : a celebration of African-influenced music. "The Films for the Humanities & Sciences DVD collection"--Container. Videorecording.
Physical Description:	1 DVD-video (60 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Format:	DVD.
Production Credits:	Editor, Ben Morris ; photography, Michael Coulter, Jan Pester.