Wade in the Water is a 26-part series, originally released in 1994, that celebrates African American sacred music and traditions. To learn more about the series, click here. For more episodes click ...

The first gospel drama playwright, producer and composer, whose compositions were the first million-record sellers in gospel music. Wade In The Water Ep. 15: William Herbert Brewster, The Eloquent ...

Wade in the Water: African American Sacred Music Traditions is a 26-part documentary series that details the history of African Americans through song and music, storytelling and historical analysis ...

The migration and effects of geographical considerations on the sound, as African Americans moved west to Texas, Louisiana and California. Wade In The Water Ep. 24: The Story Of The California Gospel ...

Didn't My Lord Deliver Daniel; Wade In The Water; Night Song; Sometimes I Feel Like A Motherless Child; Mary Had A Baby, Yes Lord; Leaning On The Everlasting Arms; I’ve Been Buked; Swing Low, Sweet ...

Primarily consists of original performance and interview audio recordings, audio outtake materials, and edited program audio tapes created by the Smithsonian Institution (SI) and National Public Radio ...

In 1994, when Wade in the Water first aired on NPR member stations, the world was different. Many of the voices featured in the series were alive, and were generous with their support. Today, some of ...