African-American Folk Rhythms

Ella Jenkins SFW45003

Ella Jenkins and the Goodwill Spiritual Choir collaborate in this lively presentation of African- American music for adults and older children. The choral arrangements of spirituals, work songs, children's rhymes, and other forms present a cross-section of African-American experience and music in a variety of styles. Originally released in 1960, the songs on this recording continue to be exciting to sing, to think about, and to enjoy as a remarkable collaboration between a gifted artist and a community choir.
Country(s) United States
Culture Group(s) African American
Keyword(s) Folk songs--United States; Folksong revival; Music--Juvenile
Year of Recording 1998
Record Label Smithsonian Folkways Recordings
Source Archive Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage
Credits Produced by Moses Asch ; Photography by Ray Flerlage ; Mastered by Charlie Pilzer