Oral Moses Sings America
Oral Moses (bass-baritone), Rosalyn Floyd (piano), Timothy Holley (cello)
This recording is, in many respects, a unique and creatively conceived kaleidoscope of American culture presented through the expressions and influences of African Americans. Moses and Floyd offer exceptionally convincing interpretations of each song, with clear understanding of the nature and unique message contained in each. The diverse genres, art songs by African American composers and artful settings of spirituals, also include works written by other Americans who use idiomatically African American musical resources, and whose creative energies have been powerfully influenced by African American folk life. This is a delightful tapestry of works that comprise a cross section of musical personalities and compelling lyrical content.
Track Listing
| Title | Composer | Performer |
|---|---|---|
| Walk Together Children | Moses Hogan | Oral Moses, bass-baritone, Rosalyn Floyd, piano, Timothy Holley, cello |
| Let Us Break Bread Together | Moses Hogan | Oral Moses, bass-baritone, Rosalyn Floyd, piano, Timothy Holley, cello |
| Gonna Shout All Over God's Heaven | Uzee Brown, Jr. | Oral Moses, bass-baritone, Rosalyn Floyd, piano, Timothy Holley, cello |
| Keep Your Lamps Trimmed and Burning! | Uzee Brown, Jr. | Oral Moses, bass-baritone, Rosalyn Floyd, piano, Timothy Holley, cello |
| Amazing Grace | Charles Lloyd, Jr. | Oral Moses, bass-baritone, Rosalyn Floyd, piano, Timothy Holley, cello |
| Ballad of the Black Mother | Charles Lloyd, Jr. | Oral Moses, bass-baritone, Rosalyn Floyd, piano, Timothy Holley, cello |
| Lit'l Boy | Roland Hayes | Oral Moses, bass-baritone, Rosalyn Floyd, piano, Timothy Holley, cello |
| Did you Hear When Jesus Rose? | Roland Hayes | Oral Moses, bass-baritone, Rosalyn Floyd, piano, Timothy Holley, cello |
| Zion's Walls | Aaron Copland | Oral Moses, bass-baritone, Rosalyn Floyd, piano, Timothy Holley, cello |
| Come Sunday | Duke Ellington | Oral Moses, bass-baritone, Rosalyn Floyd, piano, Timothy Holley, cello |
| Dancing in the Sun | John W. Work, Jr. | Oral Moses, bass-baritone, Rosalyn Floyd, piano, Timothy Holley, cello |
| The Negro Speaks of Rivers | Howard Swanson | Oral Moses, bass-baritone, Rosalyn Floyd, piano, Timothy Holley, cello |
| No No' Auction Block | Traditional | Oral Moses, bass-baritone, Rosalyn Floyd, piano, Timothy Holley, cello |
| I've Been in De Storm So Long | Harry T. Burleigh | Oral Moses, bass-baritone, Rosalyn Floyd, piano, Timothy Holley, cello |
| Ol' Man River | Jerome Kern | Oral Moses, bass-baritone, Rosalyn Floyd, piano, Timothy Holley, cello |
| Song to the Dark Virgin | Florence Price | Oral Moses, bass-baritone, Rosalyn Floyd, piano, Timothy Holley, cello |
| I Got Plenty O' Nuttin' | George Gershwin | Oral Moses, bass-baritone, Rosalyn Floyd, piano, Timothy Holley, cello |
| Oh, Glory! | Hall Johnson | Oral Moses, bass-baritone, Rosalyn Floyd, piano, Timothy Holley, cello |
| Ain't Got Time To Die | Hall Johnson | Oral Moses, bass-baritone, Rosalyn Floyd, piano, Timothy Holley, cello |
| This River | Uzee Brown, Jr. | Oral Moses, bass-baritone, Rosalyn Floyd, piano, Timothy Holley, cello |
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