Shape-Note Singing Convention

Shape-note singing convention held at Oldfield Bethel Baptist Church in Bradley, SC (Greenwood County) on May 29, 1988. Four choirs - Oldfield Bethel AME Church, Bailey Bethel AME Church, Mt. Sinai AME Church, and Pine Grove Baptist Church - gathered and performed separately and as a single choir. Recording and photographs by Anne Kimzey.

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I Will Never Forget | Digital Traditions

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By Bailey Bethel AME Church, Shape Note Singing Convention

In the Morning | Digital Traditions

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Song performed by all choirs together, Shape Note Singing Convention

Jesus Will Save | Digital Traditions

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Shape Note Singing Convention

Just As I Am | Digital Traditions

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Shape Note Singing Convention

Mt Sinai | Digital Traditions

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Shape Note Singing Convention

Praise Him Around the Throne | Digital Traditions

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By Oldfield Bethel AME Church, Shape Note Singing Convention

Shape-Note Singing Convention Audio Transcript

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