In the Spirit

Summary:

A one-hour retrospective of 20th Century African-American Religious Music and Interviews

Additional Credits and Funding:

Hosted by Jerry Zolten. Produced by Eileen Akin & Steve Shipman

Timely on:

February: Black History Month

Tones:

Engaging, Informational, Inspiring

Language:

English

Description:

In the Spirit is a one-hour trip along the gospel highway of African-American religious music hosted by Penn State Professor and author Jerry Zolten. This program explores the rich history of black gospel music and features some of the most important performers in the African-American gospel tradition. Included in the program are ground breaking recordings by the Fisk Jubilee Singers, Blind Willie Johnson, the Fairfield Four, Aretha Franklin, and Mahalia Jackson, as well as the voices of some of the performers themselves. Hear interviews with Isaac "Dickie" Freeman of the Fairfield Four, Ira Tucker of the Dixie Hummingbirds, and many others.

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