Recorded Solo Concert Spirituals 1916-2022

<p> This work catalogs commercially produced recordings of Negro spirituals composed for solo concert vocalists. More than 5000 tracks are listed with entries sourced from a variety of recording formats. The featured recordings enhance the study of concert spiritual performance in studio concert worship service or competition settings.</p><p> Arranged alphabetically entries variously identify the accompaniment--including chorus piano orchestra guitar flute and violin--in concert spiritual recordings. The voice types of soloists are included as is the level of dialect used by various performers. The composers publishers and format information are also listed when available. While structured like a discography this guide extends beyond solely providing historical context and encourages the use of the recordings themselves.</p>