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Journey Proud

Jefferson Co. Gospel

Season 3 Episode 304 | 27m 9sVideo has Closed Captions

Jefferson County a cappella Gospel Quartets

Jefferson County, Alabama, is home to a distinct a cappella gospel style which developed in the African-American community during the regions industrial development in the early 20th century. Featuring a “pumping bass” sound and smooth harmonies, this music has been perpetuated by well-organized quartets who elect officers and have a schedule of practices.

01/24/2016 | Rating NR

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Journey Proud is a local public television program presented by APT

Journey Proud is made possible through the generosity of the Daniel Foundation of Alabama; National Endowment for the Arts, ARTWORKS; Sybil H. Smith Charitable Trust; Alabama Power; Community Foundation of...

Journey Proud

Jefferson Co. Gospel

Season 3 Episode 304 | 27m 9sVideo has Closed Captions

Jefferson County, Alabama, is home to a distinct a cappella gospel style which developed in the African-American community during the regions industrial development in the early 20th century. Featuring a “pumping bass” sound and smooth harmonies, this music has been perpetuated by well-organized quartets who elect officers and have a schedule of practices.

01/24/2016 | Rating NR

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Journey Proud is a local public television program presented by APT

Journey Proud is made possible through the generosity of the Daniel Foundation of Alabama; National Endowment for the Arts, ARTWORKS; Sybil H. Smith Charitable Trust; Alabama Power; Community Foundation of...

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