In Celebration of a Legacy: The Traditional
Arts of the Lower Chattahoochee Valley
This new edition of George Mitchell’s collected photographs, interviews,
songs and field recordings makes this rich cultural heritage available
to a new generation. Includes two compact disks containing 36 traditional
folk songs. Paperback-$24.95. The compact disks are also available separately
in a special case with liner notes for $12. 95. Order from the Historic
Chattahoochee Commission; 334-687-9755; email to hcc1@zebra.net
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Joe Beasley Memorial Sacred Harp Album
Northwest Alabama Sacred Harp singings from 1954 and the 1970s, from
previously unreleased field recordings by the late Joe Beasley. Includes
a 28-page booklet with photographs and reminiscences of growing up in
this singing tradition. 2-CD set $25, 2-tape set $20; add $2 per set
for shipping.
To order, send a check to Joe
Beasley Memorial Fund, 15 Hill Road, Stillwater, NY 12170. Purchase
orders are accepted from academic institutions and libraries. For more
information call 518-583-7813 or e-mail profitpl@ix.netcom.com.
All proceeds go to foster the growth, love, and understanding of Sacred
Harp singing.
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Slowtime Recordings
An ongoing field recording project
by Matt Downer, Slowtime Recordings is dedicated to documenting and
preserving the songs and stories of the older generation of musicians
in the Sand Mountain region of Northeast Alabama. Two CDs are available
at this time:
Walking up Sand Mountain which features legendary Sand Mountain fiddler
Jess Moore (b. 8-24-1911). It includes great fiddle tunes and Jess’
memories of early settlers, fiddlers’ conventions, first phonographs
and life on the mountain in the old days.
Gray Mule , Brown Mare featuring Sand Mountain Dobro wizard Wayne Heard
(b.6-27-25). A fine songwriter, three of his original compositions appear
here, as well as instrumentals and stories of early influences and farming.
For more information, e-mail - oldsandmtn@hotmail.com |
3 Generations
Sacred Harp Singing
To order CDs
Linda Thomas
ehtomt@otelco.net • 205-274-2316
LEAD VOCAL, Jordan Ratliff
HARMONY VOCALS, Jordan's Mother, Teresa Ratliff and Grandmother, Linda
Thomas
SACRED HARP SINGERS : Max Berueffy, Chris Green,
Benny Green, Elene Stovall, Jordan Ratliff, Linda Thomas
This recording is in memory of Jordan's
great-grandparents, Fred and Hettie Battles and Robert Whittle who were
lovers of Sacred Harp Music, as were their grandparents before them. We
thank them for our heritage. Jordan is the sixth generation from P.O.
Battles who taught Sacred Harp Music in the late 1800's.
Track List
1. AMAZING GRACE Jordan Ratliff
2. BEULAH LAND Three Generations featuring Jordan Ratliff
3. THERE IS A FOUNTAIN Three Generations
4. HE LEADETH ME Three Generations
5. CORONATION Sacred Harp Singers
6. NINETY-FIFTH Sacred Harp Singers
7. WILL YOU MEET ME ? Sacred Harp Singers
8. WAYFARING STRANGER Instrumental: Chris Green, fiddle Benny Green,
guitar
9. MERCY SEAT Three Generations
10. OUT OF HIS GREAT LOVE Three Generations
featuring Jordan Ratliff
11. DOWN TO THE RIVER TO PRAY Three Generations
12. ANGEL BAND Three Generations
13. SING TO ME OF HEAVEN Three Generations
14. BIBLE FOR A ROAD MAP Instrumental : Mark Willingham, Banjo Adron
Willingham, guitar
15. WILDWOOD FLOWER Jordan Ratliff, Mark Willingham on guitar
16. AMERICA Three Generations
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