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Behind its serene melody, "Deep River" carries a profound coded message forged in the struggle of enslaved African-Americans. While biblical imagery of the Jordan River represented crossing over into a peaceful heavenly afterlife, it secretly served as a map for physical escape via the Underground Railroad. Singing about wading through these waters signaled routes toward freedom across barriers like the Ohio River, while practically reminding escapees that deep water would mask their scent from tracking hounds.
#acapella #africanamerican #spiritual #satb #choralguide
Disclaimer:
If your choir is planning to perform this piece, I strongly encourage you to support the composer and/or arranger by purchasing the appropriate number of copies of the music sheet for your group through their official or authorized commercial distributor.
Behind its serene melody, "Deep River" carries a profound coded message forged in the struggle of enslaved African-Americans. While biblical imagery of the Jordan River represented crossing over into a peaceful heavenly afterlife, it secretly served as a map for physical escape via the Underground Railroad. Singing about wading through these waters signaled routes toward freedom across barriers like the Ohio River, while practically reminding escapees that deep water would mask their scent from tracking hounds.
#acapella #africanamerican #spiritual #satb #choralguide
Disclaimer:
If your choir is planning to perform this piece, I strongly encourage you to support the composer and/or arranger by purchasing the appropriate number of copies of the music sheet for your group through their official or authorized commercial distributor.
Behind its serene melody, "Deep River" carries a profound coded message forged in the struggle of enslaved African-Americans. While biblical imagery of the Jordan River represented crossing over into a peaceful heavenly afterlife, it secretly served as a map for physical escape via the Underground Railroad. Singing about wading through these waters signaled routes toward freedom across barriers like the Ohio River, while practically reminding escapees that deep water would mask their scent from tracking hounds.
#acapella #africanamerican #spiritual #satb #choralguide
Disclaimer:
If your choir is planning to perform this piece, I strongly encourage you to support the composer and/or arranger by purchasing the appropriate number of copies of the music sheet for your group through their official or authorized commercial distributor.
Behind its serene melody, "Deep River" carries a profound coded message forged in the struggle of enslaved African-Americans. While biblical imagery of the Jordan River represented crossing over into a peaceful heavenly afterlife, it secretly served as a map for physical escape via the Underground Railroad. Singing about wading through these waters signaled routes toward freedom across barriers like the Ohio River, while practically reminding escapees that deep water would mask their scent from tracking hounds.
#acapella #africanamerican #spiritual #satb #choralguide
Disclaimer:
If your choir is planning to perform this piece, I strongly encourage you to support the composer and/or arranger by purchasing the appropriate number of copies of the music sheet for your group through their official or authorized commercial distributor.
Behind its serene melody, "Deep River" carries a profound coded message forged in the struggle of enslaved African-Americans. While biblical imagery of the Jordan River represented crossing over into a peaceful heavenly afterlife, it secretly served as a map for physical escape via the Underground Railroad. Singing about wading through these waters signaled routes toward freedom across barriers like the Ohio River, while practically reminding escapees that deep water would mask their scent from tracking hounds.
#acapella #africanamerican #spiritual #satb #choralguide
Disclaimer:
If your choir is planning to perform this piece, I strongly encourage you to support the composer and/or arranger by purchasing the appropriate number of copies of the music sheet for your group through their official or authorized commercial distributor.
Behind its serene melody, "Deep River" carries a profound coded message forged in the struggle of enslaved African-Americans. While biblical imagery of the Jordan River represented crossing over into a peaceful heavenly afterlife, it secretly served as a map for physical escape via the Underground Railroad. Singing about wading through these waters signaled routes toward freedom across barriers like the Ohio River, while practically reminding escapees that deep water would mask their scent from tracking hounds.
#acapella #africanamerican #spiritual #satb #choralguide
Disclaimer:
If your choir is planning to perform this piece, I strongly encourage you to support the composer and/or arranger by purchasing the appropriate number of copies of the music sheet for your group through their official or authorized commercial distributor.
Behind its serene melody, "Deep River" carries a profound coded message forged in the struggle of enslaved African-Americans. While biblical imagery of the Jordan River represented crossing over into a peaceful heavenly afterlife, it secretly served as a map for physical escape via the Underground Railroad. Singing about wading through these waters signaled routes toward freedom across barriers like the Ohio River, while practically reminding escapees that deep water would mask their scent from tracking hounds.
#acapella #africanamerican #spiritual #satb #choralguide
Disclaimer:
If your choir is planning to perform this piece, I strongly encourage you to support the composer and/or arranger by purchasing the appropriate number of copies of the music sheet for your group through their official or authorized commercial distributor.
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