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Voice of an Island Field Work 2012-2014

Item

Send ‘Em On Down

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Send ‘Em On Down

Tracks from this segment
Stand Up Track 1
Joseph Murray introduces himself Track 2
I Wander and I Wonder (If I Ever Reach Home) Track 3
Joseph Murray discusses his mother and the songs she sang Track 4
Communion Hymn Track 5
Joseph Murray discusses the communion hymn and when it was sung, and begins remembering songs Track 6
Lead-in to Come By Here, Lord Track 7
Come By Here Lord Track 8
Joseph Murray discusses his mother and praise houses Track 9
Send ‘Em On Down Track 10
Joseph Murray discusses songs at a funeral Track 11
Til’ We Meet Again Track 12
Joseph Murray sings the order of service Track 13
Come To Jesus Track 14
Joseph Murray discusses the altar call Track 15
Joseph Murray begins to pray Track 16
Joseph Murray discusses his life and the various storms affecting the island Track 17
Hold the Wind Track 18
Joseph Murray talks about women who led songs in the congregation Track 19
A Few More Days Track 20
Joseph Murray discusses how people sing songs during a burial Track 21
Watchman Track 22
Joseph Murray discusses the watch night service Track 23
Joseph Murray reenacts the testifying during the night service Track 24
Joseph Murray and Rosa Murray discuss the differences between the two watch night services from their childhoods Track 25
Aye Neva Track 26
Joseph Murray discusses Aye Neva Track 27
Aye Neva, Take 2 Track 28
Joseph Murray discusses the changes in watch night and prays houses services Track 29
In His Hands (Lined Hymn) Track 30
Guide Me, Thou Great Shepherd (Lined Hymn) Track 31
Joseph Murray and Eric Crawford end the interview discussing lining hymns Track 32

Metadata

Title

Joseph Murray and Eric Crawford end the interview discussing lining hymns

Description

Joseph Murray and Eric Crawford end the interview discussing lining hymns during an interview with in October 2013.
Rosa Murray and Joseph Murray are interviewed by Dr. Eric Crawford in October of 2013 in the Murray's home in Beaufort as part of the Gullah: Voice of an Island project. Rosa Murray was born on St. Helena Island, South Carolina, and Joseph Murray was born in Beaufort. Their marriage to one another is their second marriage, and they are leaders at their church. Most of the interview is with Joseph Murray, who also serves as a deacon, but the latter songs Rosa joins in with Joseph. The interview also provides a discussion of the history and procedures of the Watch Night service.

Date

October 12, 2013

Language

English||Gullah

Creator Name (Personal)

Murray, Rosa;Murray, Joseph

Contributing Institution

The Athenaeum Press at Coastal Carolina University

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This interview is protected by the copyright of the interviewee and The Athenaeum Press at Coastal Carolina University. Any form of alteration, reproduction or commercial use of the interviews or other material is prohibited without the written consent of both the interviewee and a representative of The Athenaeum Press. Citations for scholarly purposes must clearly acknowledge the name of the interviewee, the date and The Athenaeum Press at Coastal Carolina University.

Technical Specifications

MP3 Stereo, 44.1khz sample rate, 32 bit float. Archival files WAV 48khz sample rate. MP3 Derivative audio created with Adobe Media Encoder.

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