Recorded Solo Concert Spirituals, 1916-2022 - Paperback

by Randye Jones (Compiled by)

This work catalogs commercially produced recordings of Negro spirituals composed for solo concert vocalists. More than 5,000 tracks are listed, with entries sourced from a variety of recording formats. The featured recordings enhance the study of concert spiritual performance in studio, concert, worship service or competition settings.

Arranged alphabetically, entries variously identify the accompaniment--including chorus, piano, orchestra, guitar, flute, and violin--in concert spiritual recordings. The voice types of soloists are included, as is the level of dialect used by various performers. The composers, publishers and format information are also listed when available. While structured like a discography, this guide extends beyond solely providing historical context and encourages the use of the recordings themselves.

Author Biography

Soprano and music historian Randye Jones managed the media collections for the Grinnell College Libraries for 18 years before retiring in 2023. She lives in Suitland, Maryland.