Meridian Flea Market Tapes
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Meridian Flea Market Tapes
Description
Unaccompanied gospel hymn singing captured on cassette tape in the 1980s and 1990s. The tapes were purchased from a Meridian, Mississippi, flea market in 2023.
Our description of each recording includes any and all available information: typically a few words, written by hand on the cassette labels or cases. A few cassettes in the larger collection are labeled "Taped by Edna," providing our only clue about the recordings' creator.
If you can help identify these singers or congregations -- or Edna -- please write to burgin@southernmusicresearch.org. The Southern Music Research Center welcomes any information.
Our description of each recording includes any and all available information: typically a few words, written by hand on the cassette labels or cases. A few cassettes in the larger collection are labeled "Taped by Edna," providing our only clue about the recordings' creator.
If you can help identify these singers or congregations -- or Edna -- please write to burgin@southernmusicresearch.org. The Southern Music Research Center welcomes any information.
Collection Items
Coosa River Singing
Cassette tape from a Meridian, Mississippi, flea market. On one side, the label reads: “Bro. Harp Leading Singing at Coosa River.” The reverse-side label adds: “Bro. Harp, [illegible name], Shirley, Jim, & others.” Side A selections include…
Gum Log Church Singing
Cassette tape from a Meridian, Mississippi, flea market. Written on the cassette case: "Gum Creek Church Singing." Likely recorded at Gum Creek Primitive Baptist Church, Bailey, Mississippi, 1980s or 1990s.
Selections include “Blessed Jesus Hold My…
December 1986 Christmas Church Singing
Cassette tape from a Meridian, Mississippi, flea market. Label reads: "Dec. 86 Christmas Church Singers." Church and location are unidentified.Side A selections include “Beautiful Star of Bethlehem,” “God Will Take Care of You,” “The Touch of His…
Meridian Flea Market Tapes
Unaccompanied gospel hymn singing captured on cassette tape in the 1980s and 1990s. The tapes were purchased from a Meridian, Mississippi, flea market in 2023.
Our description of each recording includes any and all available information: typically…
Our description of each recording includes any and all available information: typically…
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