Nearby Notes: Sept. 3-21 - Salem Gazette

Nearby Notes: Sept. 3-21
Salem Gazette
Sacred Harp is a participatory a cappella singing tradition with roots in 18th Century New England and the Deep South. The music is a potent mixture of ...

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AREA CONCERTS TAKING "SHAPE" - Asbury Park Press

AREA CONCERTS TAKING "SHAPE"
Asbury Park Press
But there is another uniquely American music that is more frequently overlooked — shape-note singing, sometimes called these days "Sacred Harp" singing ...

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The Lookout: Artist's watercolors highlight 'Historic Port & Neighbors' - The Daily News of Newburyport

The Lookout: Artist's watercolors highlight 'Historic Port & Neighbors'
The Daily News of Newburyport
Sacred Heart Singing School is tuning up this month at First Parish Church at 20 High Road (Route 1A) in Newbury. Sacred harp is a participatory, ...

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Book review: 'United States of Americana' - Atlanta Journal Constitution

Book review: 'United States of Americana'
Atlanta Journal Constitution
Also of interest are in-depth profiles of field-recording greats Alan Lomax and Harry Smith, a look at Sacred Harp singing, and a roundup of time-honored ...

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Listings: Et Cetera, Sept. 2-8 - Press Herald

Listings: Et Cetera, Sept. 2-8
Press Herald
Sacred Harp singing, also known as shape-note singing; not a performance, open to those interested in practicing the traditional four-part singing. ...

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Faith calendar - Bryan College Station Eagle

Faith calendar
Bryan College Station Eagle
* First Christian Church, 900 S. Ennis St. in Bryan, will host a Sacred Harp Singing at 10:30 am in the gathering space at the front of the church. ...

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September calendar of events in the Erie region - GoErie.com

September calendar of events in the Erie region
GoErie.com
Sacred harp singing is not affiliated with any religious denomination. Free. Call 732-2813. 12 Family art: Second Sundays, 2-4 pm, are a hands-on program ...

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Religion Calendar for the Erie area - GoErie.com

Religion Calendar for the Erie area
GoErie.com
Sacred harp sing: Saturday, Sept. 11, 9:30 am to 3:30 pm, Crossroads Community Baptist Church, 5827 Old French Road. Third-annual event for shape note ...

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Barry's next radio show - Blather (satire)

Barry's next radio show
Blather (satire)
I'm doing a special radio programe with Jessica Sligter (Jæ, Sacred Harp, The Story of Modern Farming, Jessica): interview + 'exclusive' tracks from the ...

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Southern Circuit Film Series at UAB's Alys Stephens Center - UAB News


UAB News
Southern Circuit Film Series at UAB's Alys Stephens Center
UAB News
This feature documentary explores the history, music and traditions of Sacred Harp singing, the oldest surviving American music, according to the film's ...

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