Archive collection, 1990.

ArchivalResource

Archive collection, 1990.

Recording of a performance of sacred songs by the Badgett Sisters (Cleonia Graves, Connie Steadman, and Celester Sellars), African American gospel singers from near Yanceyville, Caswell County, N.C. Also included is an interview by Professor Glenn Hinson about the singers' family musical history and discussion by Professor Hinson about the sacred music tradition in the African American community.

5 sound recordings.

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Steadman, Connie.

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Graves, Cleonia.

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Hinson, Glenn

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Anthropology professor Glenn Hinson of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has focused this research on the music, language, and belief systems of African American communities. From the description of Glenn Hinson collection of gospel music posters, 1984-2004. WorldCat record id: 244305692 ...

Sellars, Celester.

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Badgett Sisters

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