Regret, Repent, Rejoice (part 1 of 3)

Announcements from our guests: Fulton, Karlsberg, Marini, Norton, and Stowe, and sources for Sacred Harp listening examplesOriginal “Regret, Repent, Rejoice” works citedMarch 19, 2023 New Orleans concert (Sacred Nine Project: Beautiful Isle of Somewhere)About Sacred Nine Project!This episode is about the hymn texts of the 18th and early 19c.“Hymns that touch my soul alway” (sung ‘heading’)Examples of some of the best hymns from this era“Hymns that travel on their way” (sung ‘heading’)Ways in which hymnody evolves“Hymns that keep some folks at bay” (sung ‘heading’)The attitude of “othering” in these hymns, including shame-based theology, anti-Catholicism, colonization, and slavery“Tell me, friends, what do you say?” (sung ‘heading’)Conclusions about this body of work moving forwardbackground vocals: Sacred Nine Singersprominent solo by Eric Anderson on “The Romish Lady”