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Deep River (2003)

“The amazing men of Cantus weave their usual spell, with singing of unimaginable precision, sensitivity and deep emotional power.” - American Record Guide

Deep River is a treasury of African-American Spirituals. This album features some of the most beloved American folk songs such as “Ezekiel Saw de Wheel,” “Were You There,” “Swing Low, Sweet Chariot” and “Soon Ah Will Be Done.” Deep River also delves into the roots of American roots music by exclusively featuring music by the preeminent first and second-generation African-American composers - Harry T. Burleigh, William Dawson, John W. Work and Jester Hairston - in both well known and long forgotten arrangements of these immortal songs. Recorded in 24-bit sound, Deep River is a treat for the ears and a balm for the soul.

Reviews of Deep River

American Record Guide
Classics Today
Primarily A Cappella
Mainely A Cappella

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Deep River (album)	Cantus	$9.99
1. Ezekiel Saw de Wheel	arr. Harry T. Burleigh	$0.99
2. Heav’n, Heav’n	arr. Harry T. Burleigh	$0.99
3. Poor Man Lazrus	arr. Jester Hairston	$0.99
4. King Jesus is A-Listening	arr. William L. Dawson	$0.99
5. This Ol’ Hammer	arr. John W. Work III	$0.99
6. Great God A’mighty	arr. Jester Hairston	$0.99
7. Were You There?	arr. Harry T. Burleigh	$0.99
8. There is a Balm in Gilead	arr. William L. Dawson	$0.99
9. Deep River	arr. Harry T. Burleigh	$0.99
10. Swing Low, Sweet Chariot	arr. William L. Dawson	$0.99
11. My Lord, What a Morning	arr. Harry T. Burleigh	$0.99
12. Steal Away	arr. William L. Dawson	$0.99
13. Soon Ah-Will Be Done	arr. William L. Dawson	$0.99
14. In His Care-O	William L. Dawson	$0.99
15. Ev’ry Time I Feel the Spirit	arr. William L. Dawson	$0.99
16. In Dat Great Gittin’ Up Morning	arr. Jester Hairston	$0.99