The Repercussion Series, Vol. 3 Gospel Quartets DVD

New World slavery served as the hammer and anvil upon which startling forms of music, unlike any ever heard before, were forged. Drawing upon the expertise of the foremost experts in their fields, this classic and award-winning seven-part series traces the constantly evolving cross-fusion of rhythms and melodies that has given the world gospel, jazz, R&B, reggae, and other unique musical genres.

Public performance rights are included.

A must have for music departments, music libraries and world music educators.


On the Battlefield: Gospel Quartets

Spirituals have been described both as the literature of American slavery and as the jewels that the slaves brought out of bondage. Today, the harmony, percussive precision, and evangelical fervor of gospel music have made it a hit all around the world. This program spotlights two venerable groups—The Sterling Jubilee Singers and The Four Eagle Gospel Singers—and climaxes with a Sunday gospel quartet celebration. Additional performers include the all-woman Harps of Melody, The Birmingham Sunlites, and The Pattersonaires.
(60 minutes, color, 1984)