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New Compilation Features Fifty Years Of Gospel

Fresh Air | By Milo Miles

Published September 11, 2008 at 11:20 AM EDT

Fresh Air music critic Milo Miles reviews Classic African American Gospel, a Smithsonian Folkways "Classic" that spans over a half century of recordings. Featuring Reverend Gary Davis, Sonny Terry and others, the compilation illustrates a truly American musical tradition.

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