Concert Report Instructions:
Please review nine (9) songs.
(Song #3 contains four (4) songs within the Medley)
- List the composer(s) for each song: (information is in the credits at the end of each selection.)
- List The performers (instrumentation/personnel) on each song.
- List your personal impression of each song: What does it bring to mind? Discuss rhythm and historical importance for black people.
Answer the questions below, associated with each selection.**
1. What is a Negro Spiritual? (“Steal Away”)
- What is a Gospel Hymn? (“What A Friend We Have In Jesus”)
- What is Traditional Gospel? (“Gospel Medley”)
- What is Urban Gospel Music? (“Jesus Will”)
- What is Regla de Ocha (Also called Santeria: A synchronistic practice: African/Catholic)? (“Elegua” “Obatala” “Yemaya”)
- Who is the Catholic Saint and what are the colors and characteristics of Elegua (Saint, Color, Number. Characteristics?)
6. Obatala (Saint, Color, Number, Characteristics?)
7. Yemaya (Saint, Color, Number, Characteristics?)
- Who is Chucho Valdez?
8. What are Duke Ellington’s Sacred Concerts? (“Heaven”)
- What is a Bolero? (The style of this arrangement)
9.What is Sacred Jazz? (“Love & Mercy, Power & Grace”)
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