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Opening of school address (Michaelmas 2011)

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The Legend of Sammie Swain (1969) E Clement Bethel

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Sammie Swain 1969, E Clement Bethel.

Mary and Joseph – Joseph Spence and the Pinder Family

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I Got A Home In That Rock – Missionary Quintet

admin — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:58:39 +0000

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The Missionary Quintet. Classic.

Disclaimer – this clip is posted for non-profit, educational or personal use(s) including but not limited to criticism, comment, scholarship, and/or research. ©2004 Smithsonian Folkways Recordings / 1953 Folkways Records.

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Jesus Promised Me A Home Over There

admin — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 15:19:53 +0000

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Shelton Swain, Stanley Swain, Ronald, Swain, George McKenzie. Many of your will notice a marked resemblance to the Swain’s “Numberless Are The Sands On The Seashore.” Their style is unmistakable, and provides an interesting contrast to that of the Pinders. I chose this instead of Numberless and their other number “The Great Coronation Day” because you can actually make out many of the words even when the rhyming gets going.

Disclaimer – this clip is posted for non-profit, educational or personal use(s) including but not limited to criticism, comment, scholarship, and/or research. ©1978 Nonesuch Records for the US and WEA International Inc for anywhere outside the US.

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Church of God Brass Band and Congretation 1953

admin — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 15:17:45 +0000

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I returned to home to The Bahamas in 1987 shortly after my father died. I immersed myself in his research, eager to learn more now; regretting having not been more interested when he was alive. It was then that I discovered Bahamian music. I will be posting some of the recordings that have remained with me all these years. This recording is from a unique album: Religious Songs and Drums of the Bahamas recorded by Marshall Stearns in 1953. Enjoy.

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I Bid You Goodnight – Deep River of Song Bahamas 1935

admin — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 10:37:13 +0000

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Probably the earliest recording of this song, Andros Bahamas, 1935.

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the story of stuff with annie leonard

admin — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 17:50:09 +0000

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Bid you goodnight

admin — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 07:03:52 +0000

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Disclaimer – this clip is posted for non-profit, educational or personal use(s) including but not limited to criticism, comment, scholarship, and/or research. ©1966 Nonesuch Records for the US and WEA International Inc for anywhere outside the US.

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Benjamin Zander at TED.com

admin — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 06:59:30 +0000