Announcements from our guests: Fulton, Karlsberg, Marini, Norton, and Stowe, and sources for Sacred Harp listening examples

Original “Regret, Repent, Rejoice” works cited

March 19, 2023 New Orleans concert (Sacred Nine Project: Beautiful Isle of Somewhere)

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This episode is about the hymn texts of the 18th and early 19c.

“Hymns that touch my soul alway” (sung ‘heading’)
Examples of some of the best hymns from this era

“Hymns that travel on their way” (sung ‘heading’)
Ways in which hymnody evolves

“Hymns that keep some folks at bay” (sung ‘heading’)
The attitude of “othering” in these hymns, including shame-based theology, anti-Catholicism, colonization, and slavery

“Tell me, friends, what do you say?” (sung ‘heading’)
Conclusions about this body of work moving forward

background vocals: Sacred Nine Singers
prominent solo by Eric Anderson on “The Romish Lady”

In this trailer, we give you a glimpse into how Sacred Nine Project started, its mission, and its plans for the first two monthly episodes. We hope you join us for nuanced discussions about American Music History and what it can teach us about our country today.

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Full musical numbers excerpted in this trailer

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