Ethel Caffie-Austin Introduction to Gospel Singing Course; 08/11/1986

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Artists: Ethel Caffie-Austin, Unknown Announcer, and Augusta Students

Event: Ethel Caffie-Austin’s introduction, explanation, and history behind gospel singing.

Tunes/Contents:

  1. Class descriptions and introduction to Ethel Caffie-Austin’s music style
  2. History of African American churches and music styles
  3. Jesus on the Mainline
  4. Ethel talks about religion’s role in slavery and how worship uplifted enslaved people
  5. Unknown hymn
  6. Father, I Stretch Thy Hands to Thee
  7. At the Cross
  8. What A Fellowship
  9. Discussion of Ethel’s parents, economic struggles in the early 20th century, and other stories
  10. God Be with You till We Meet Again
  11. Stories, continued
  12. Touch Me Lord Jesus
  13. How Dry I Am/Oh Happy Day
  14. Jesus Be a Fence Around Me
  15. Audience Questions
  16. Discussion of different gospel singing styles
  17. Questions, continued

Collected/Recorded by:

Date: August 11th, 1986

Location: Elkins, WV

Notes: Content warning – Ethel Caffie-Austin, an African American gospel singer, uses the n-word while telling a story.

The Augusta Programming Collection contains recordings of events produced by the Augusta Heritage Center, beginning in the early 1970s. A number of people contributed to this collection, including Flawn Williams, Gerry Milnes, and Bob Smakula. The collection features recordings of Augusta concerts, cultural sessions, Master Artist visits, and more, which showcase a variety of musical and cultural traditions.

Categories: Augusta Programming
Tags: #EthelCaffieAustin, #gospel, #SpiritualHistory, #VocalWeek

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