11 items found
Collection ID is exactly "1" AND Tradition Bearer is exactly "Ponder Singers"
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Golden Gospel: Afro-American Roots

Golden Gospel: Afro-American Roots

Date
1985-09-14
Description
Nine reel to reel recordings. Reel T86-215 has very poor sound quality -- nearly inaudible. Recordings of two concerts (9/14/1985 in Leesburg on T86-214 through T86-216; and 9/15/1985 in Orlando -- at the Frontline Outreach Building -- on T85-150 through T85 -154) featuring several gospel music groups from Florida and elsewhere: Ponder Singers (Jax.); Cisrow Gospel Allstars (Millville, NJ); Washington Singers (Cocoa); Goldenaires and the Spiritualettes (Orlando); Master Keys and the Dixie Hummingbirds (Philadelphia, PA); and the Dixie Jubilees (Jax). For images of the performance, see S 1577, volume 30. For videos of both performances, see FV-115 and FV-119 (Orlando), and FV-114, FV-116 through FV-118 in S 1615.

 

 

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Gospel singers at the Jacksonville Arts Mania Festival

Gospel singers at the Jacksonville Arts Mania Festival

Date
1990-10-07
Description
Two audio DAT tapes. Grace was a gospel singing group that consisted of Reynolds, Scott, and Witherspoon-Hackley, all of whom were at the time Folklife Program Apprentices under Starling. Master artist Starling is also featured. Also pictured are other unidentified African American gospel groups performing. The Jacksonville Arts Mania Festival began in 1966 and was held annually until 1994. It was a multi-day festival held in the fall either in late September or early October. It had a multitude of activities including visual arts, a film festival, folklife demonstrations, theater and music, a Kid's Korner, and senior citizens' activities. In 1990, it was held at the Jacksonville Landing. Images of the performances can be found in S 1669, box 1, folders 1 and 2.
Collection
Images of the Golden Gospel: Afro-American Roots (Leesburg)

Images of the Golden Gospel: Afro-American Roots (Leesburg)

Date
1985-09-14
Description
Fifty-two color slides. Concert featuring several gospel music groups from Florida and elsewhere: Ponder Singers (Jax.); Cisrow Gospel Allstars (Millville, NJ); Washington Singers (Cocoa); Goldenaires and the Spiritualettes (Orlando); Master Keys and the Dixie Hummingbirds (Philadelphia, PA); and the Dixie Jubilees (Jax). Another concert was played the next day in Orlando. Florida folklorist Eric Larsen is pictured working the sound equipment in S86-392. For reel recordings of the Orlando concert, see T85-150 through T85 -154; for the Leesburg concert, see T86-214 through T86-216. For videos of the Leesburg concert, see FV-114, FV-116 through FV-118 in S 1615.
Collection
Images of the Golden Gospel: Afro-American Roots (Orlando)

Images of the Golden Gospel: Afro-American Roots (Orlando)

Date
1985-09-15
Description
Thirty-five color slides. Concert i Orlando at the Frontline Outreach Building featuring several gospel music groups from Florida and elsewhere: Ponder Singers (Jax.); Cisrow Gospel Allstars (Millville, NJ); Master Keys and the Dixie Hummingbirds (Philadelphia, PA); and the Dixie Jubilees (Jax). Another concert was performed the day beofre in Leesburg. Florida folklorist Eric Larsen is pictured working the sound equipment in S86-392. For videos of their Orlando performance, see FV-115 and FV-119. For reel recordings of the Orlando concert, see T85-150 through T85 -154; for the Leesburg concert, see T86-214 through T86-216.
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L. V. Starling gospel demonstration at the Florida Folk Festival Folklife Stage

L. V. Starling gospel demonstration at the Florida Folk Festival Folklife Stage

Date
Description
Three audio cassettes. A demonstration of black gospel traditions at the Florida Folk Festival, focusing primarily upon a capella singing. The demonstration was organized by L. V. Starling, the leader of the Versiteers, and a long-time Jacksonville native. Not clear which year this was, nor upon which stage they were performing (it was not the main stage).
Collection
Stage III performances at the 1984 Florida Folk Festival

Stage III performances at the 1984 Florida Folk Festival

Date
1984-05-27
Description
Thirty-one color slides. 263-271: Don Grooms; 272-274: Blind Willie James; 275-278: Mary McClain and James; 279-280: Unidentified singer; 281-287: Ponder Singers; 288-293: Mt. Zion Holiness Choir.
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Sunday performances at the 1984 Florida Folk Festival (Stage III) (Reel 10)

Sunday performances at the 1984 Florida Folk Festival (Stage III) (Reel 10)

Date
1984-05-27
Description
One reel to reel recording.
Collection
Sunday performances at the 1984 Florida Folk Festival (Stage III) (Reel 9)

Sunday performances at the 1984 Florida Folk Festival (Stage III) (Reel 9)

Date
1984-05-27
Description
One reel to reel recording. The Ponder Singers consisted of Joanne Elmore, Willie May Adams, Michelle taylor, Jaunita Perkins, Barbara Palmda, James Johnson, and Shonra Elma.
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Video of Golden Gospel: Afro-American Roots (Orlando)

Video of Golden Gospel: Afro-American Roots (Orlando)

Date
1985-09-15
Description
Two video recordings (3/4 tape; approx. one hour each) Video of the Golden Gospel concert at the Frontline Outreach Building in Orlando, a FFP-sponsored series of concerts that provided a musical history of African American religious music. The concerts, presented as a church service, featured several gospel music groups from Florida and elsewhere: Ponder Singers (Jax.); Cisrow Gospel Allstars (Millville, NJ); Washington Singers (Cocoa); Goldenaires and the Spiritualettes (Orlando); Master Keys and the Dixie Hummingbirds (Philadelphia, PA); and the Dixie Jubilees (Jax). Folklorists Taylor and Bulger can be seen taking photographs; folklorist Larsen is visible creating audio recordings; and folklorists Dyen is visible in the audience. For videos of their Leesburg performance, see FV-114 through FV-118. For reel recordings of the Orlando concert, see T85-150 through T85 -154; for the Leesburg concert, see T86-214 through T86-216. For images of both performances, see S 1577, volume 30. Running times: FV-114 -- 57 minutes FV-119 -- 62 minutes
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Video of the Golden Gospel: Afro-American Roots (Leesburg)

Video of the Golden Gospel: Afro-American Roots (Leesburg)

Date
1985-09-14
Description
Four video recordings (3/4 tape; approx. one hour each) Video of the Golden Gospel concert, a FFP-sponsored series of concerts that provided a musical history of African American religious music. The concerts, presented as a church service, featured several gospel music groups from Florida and elsewhere: Ponder Singers (Jax.); Cisrow Gospel Allstars (Millville, NJ); Washington Singers (Cocoa); Goldenaires and the Spiritualettes (Orlando); Master Keys and the Dixie Hummingbirds (Philadelphia, PA); and the Dixie Jubilees (Jax). For videos of their Orlando performance, see FV-115 and FV-119. For reel recordings of the Orlando concert, see T85-150 through T85 -154; for the Leesburg concert, see T86-214 through T86-216. For photographic images of both performances, see S 1577, volume 30. Running times: FV-115 -- 45 minutes FV-116 -- 61 minutes FV-117 -- 61 minutes FV-118 -- 42 minutes
Collection
Identifier Title Type Subject Thumbnail
a_s1576_t85-150Golden Gospel: Afro-American RootsSoundA capella singers
A capella singing
Concerts
Special events
Music performance
Singing
African Americans
Gospel (Black)
Gospel songs
Gospel music
Musical groups
Religious music
Religious songs
Guitarist
Musicians
Singers
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a_s1669_01_01_dat02Gospel singers at the Jacksonville Arts Mania FestivalSoundFieldwork
African Americans
Apprentices
Gospel (Black)
Performing arts
Music performance
Gospel music
A capella singers
A capella singing
Religious music
Festivals
Special events
Sound recordings
Music
Gospel songs
Musical groups
Singers
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Images of the Golden Gospel: Afro-American Roots (Leesburg)Images of the Golden Gospel: Afro-American Roots (Leesburg)Still ImageSingers
African Americans
Singing
Music performance
Religious music
Performing arts
Gospel (Black)
Gospel musicians
Gospel music
Musical ensembles
Folklorists
Sound recording
Musical groups
Performers
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Images of the Golden Gospel: Afro-American Roots (Orlando)Images of the Golden Gospel: Afro-American Roots (Orlando)Still ImageSingers
African Americans
Singing
Music performance
Religious music
Performing arts
Gospel (Black)
Gospel musicians
Gospel music
Musical ensembles
Musical groups
Performers
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a_s1618_05_tape19L. V. Starling gospel demonstration at the Florida Folk Festival Folklife StageSoundSingers
Bands (Music)
Field recordings
Concerts
Music performance
Gospel (Black)
Gospel music
A capella singers
African Americans
A capella singing
Songs
Performing arts
Musicians
Religious music
Christianity
Musical groups
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Stage III performances at the 1984 Florida Folk FestivalStage III performances at the 1984 Florida Folk FestivalStill ImageFolk festivals
Folklore revival festivals
Music performance
African Americans
Singing
Religious music
Gospel (Black)
Choirs (music)
Choir singing
Musical groups
Performing arts
Musicians
Singers
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a_s1576_t84-095Sunday performances at the 1984 Florida Folk Festival (Stage III) (Reel 10)SoundSingers
Musicians
Bluegrass musicians
Festivals
Folk festivals
Folklore revival festivals
Special events
Performing arts
Music performance
Singing
Musical groups
String bands
Stringband music
Old time music
Bluegrass music
Bands (Music)
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a_s1576_t84-094Sunday performances at the 1984 Florida Folk Festival (Stage III) (Reel 9)SoundSingers
Musicians
Festivals
Folk festivals
Folklore revival festivals
Special events
Performing arts
Music performance
Singing
Gospel (Black)
African Americans
Gospel music
A capella singing
Religious music
Choirs (music)
Choir singing
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Video of Golden Gospel: Afro-American Roots (Orlando)Video of Golden Gospel: Afro-American Roots (Orlando)Moving ImageChoruses
Fieldwork
Video recording
African Americans
A capella singing
Choir singing
Singing
Gospel (Black)
Gospel music
Gospel songs
Gospel musicians
Religious music
Religious songs
Folklorists
Recording equipment
Sound recording
Spiritual music
Spirituals (Songs)
Christianity
Protestants
Oral communication
Oral performance
Preachers
Religion
Sermons
Church services
Concerts
Music performance
Singers
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Video of the Golden Gospel: Afro-American Roots (Leesburg)Video of the Golden Gospel: Afro-American Roots (Leesburg)Moving ImageChoruses
Fieldwork
Video recording
African Americans
A capella singing
Choir singing
Singing
Gospel (Black)
Gospel music
Gospel songs
Gospel musicians
Religious music
Religious songs
Folklorists
Recording equipment
Sound recording
Spiritual music
Spirituals (Songs)
Christianity
Protestants
Oral communication
Oral performance
Preachers
Religion
Sermons
Church services
Concerts
Music performance
Singers
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