Eight years of inspired work by a committee of more than 30 musicians and pastors, all leaders in African American worship and gospel music, have resulted in this compendium representing the common repertoire of African American churches across the United States. For the first time in an African American hymnal, traditional hymns and songs are notated to reflect performance practices found in the oral tradition of the black church in America. At a time when such traditions are falling victim to modern technology, this book strives to preserve this rich heritage for future generations. Presented are litanies for “Fifty-Two Sundays of Worshipful Celebration” outlining an African American church year, including such special days as Martin Luther King Sunday, Elders’ Day, Mother’s Day, and Men’s Day. Also included are 52 responsive scripture readings from the Old and New Testaments and an extensive index that includes scriptural and thematic cross-references.
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Rev. Dr. Delores Carpenter is professor of religious education at Howard University School of Divinity and senior pastor of Michigan Park Christian Church in Washington, DC. Nolan E. Williams Jr. is the CEO of NEWorks, a music production, publishing, publications and consulting company. He also serves as Minister of Music at Metropolitan Baptist Church.
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I ordered this after searching for this type of book and after reading the reviews, taking a peek inside l placed a order. Needless to say l love it and will be ordering at least one more.
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I love this book! I lead a gospel choir up in Canada and was always trying to "gospelize" the very "churchy" hymns in our own hymn book. This book lets me do much more interesting hymns and anthems from an authoritative source! My only issue is that some of the settings are VERY high for congregational singing.
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I'm rating this book as a historian and African American Studies resources specialist rather than as someone using it in worship. With that in mind, let me say I have yet to "stump" this hymnal. No matter what song comes to my mind, there it is in the index. Citations regarding authorship & copyright are thorough, the introductory essays informative, and the "Index of Composers, Authors and Sources" invaluable. The only other book which even compares is Songs of Zion, first published by the United Methodist Church in 1981. It has half as many songs though it does include a few not found here...what a vast musical tradition this is!
This is a book that belongs in every library, and on the bookshelf of anybody with an interest in African American sacred music traditions.
Curator, AfroAmericanHeritage dot com
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Simply the Best
Let me add my heartfelt appreciation to this magnificent hymnary. If I were stranded on a desert island and could take along with my Bible only one volume of hymns that included... Read more
Published on Jan 28 2004 by Allen Smalling
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A great hymnal for ALL people
Initially I was looking for that ONE hymnal that just contained as many of my favorite songs as possible. Read more
Published on Jun 1 2003 by Andreas Schmieg
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Oh, yes!
This collection of hymns, spirituals, and gospel songs is a total delight. As soon as I opened this book and started playing this music on my keyboard, I could hear heavenly gospel... Read more
Published on July 6 2002 by Tom Hinkle
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Awesome Collection of Songs
I received this book from my sister as a Mother's Day gift. I attend a predominately white church and I would always call her for the music or words to a song I remembered... Read more
Published on Jun 1 2002 by Ken and Regina Smith
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the best hymnal ever!!
The church that I go to recently purchased these hymnals to use and I love them. The book has a wide variety of songs, from traditional hymns to childrens songs to contempory songs... Read more
Published on April 16 2002 by "latisa"
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African American Music
This is an exceptional book as it encompasses the historical reveiw of African American music from its earliest inception to the present.
Published on Mar 30 2002 by Ferretta H. Crummie
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Lots of favorites
I was raised in the Baptist church, though it has been many years since I've been in one. But looking through this hymnal, on page after page I found one or another old favorite... Read more
Published on Dec 1 2001 by John L. Velonis
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Wonderful Selection
This Hymnal has the "oldies" and some of the current gospel music titles that our church choir sings. Read more
Published on Oct 19 2001 by "ccreal"
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