I don't know what the controversy is. Of course some of the old tunes have British roots and there were and are some shape note traditions in Britain (West gallery music/Gaelic psalms), but that doesn't detract from the fact that Americans have developed this into something uniquely American in feel. Whatever its roots I have never heard this music as a living tradition in England. It is powerful and amazing, and the Americans who keep it alive should cherish it and be proud of it!
Is this a group of American Sacred Harp singers spreading the bounty abroad? Or do they sing Sacred Harp in South Wales without the help of Americans? Either way, I really enjoyed this!
Very nice sound... Thanks!
I don't know what the controversy is. Of course some of the old tunes have British roots and there were and are some shape note traditions in Britain (West gallery music/Gaelic psalms), but that doesn't detract from the fact that Americans have developed this into something uniquely American in feel. Whatever its roots I have never heard this music as a living tradition in England. It is powerful and amazing, and the Americans who keep it alive should cherish it and be proud of it!
Is this a group of American Sacred Harp singers spreading the bounty abroad? Or do they sing Sacred Harp in South Wales without the help of Americans? Either way, I really enjoyed this!