Road to Freedom: Songs of the Underground Railroad

World Music Drumming

Sound

für:

Chor

Ausgabe:

CD

Artikelnr.:

815522

Bearbeiter:

Will Schmid

Erscheinungsjahr:

2008

Verlag / Hersteller:

Hal Leonard

Hersteller-Nr.:

HL08746906

UPC:

0884088138479

Beschreibung

This arrangement of two Underground Railroad songs presents a good opportunity to experience the important historical period before the abolition of slavery. “Follow the Drinkin' Gourd” is an escape song in which thedrinkin' gourd refers to the Big Dipper pointing north. “Steal Away” is a traditional African-American spiritual where the words have double meaning. Available separately: 4-Part Any Combination of Voices, ShowTrax CD.Duration: ca. 5:40.