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24/05/2013

Selection of BBC World Service Programmes BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.

Songs of the Sacred Harp

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Cerys Matthews on Sacred Harp singing

Duration: 02:15

Cerys Matthews explores the Sacred Harp version of Amazing Grace with the help of singing teacher and scholar Jesse Karlsberg.

Widely practiced before the American Civil War, Sacred Harp singing is currently experiencing a global resurgence.

Available since: Tue 4 Dec 2012

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Songs of the Sacred Harp

Cerys Matthews visits Alabama to uncover a sacred choral tradition.

First broadcast: 03 Dec 2012

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