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Partial Transcript: I am now visiting, uh, Mr. Berlin Cole, Sr. of Harlan, Kentucky.
Segment Synopsis: Cole discusses his personal background and speaks on the changes in traditional spiritual music.
Keywords: Childhood; Dr. Watts; Family; First Baptist Church; Harlan County (Ky.); Hymns; Music; Youth
Subjects: African American churches--Kentucky; African American older people; African American singers; African Americans--Religion.; African Americans--Social life and customs.
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Partial Transcript: Well do you, um, think the, uh--use instruments in your church?
Segment Synopsis: Cole discusses his opinion on adding instruments to traditional spiritual music, and what he feels is lost by adding them.
Keywords: "Amazing Grace"; "Hear the Voice of Jesus"; Drums; Education; Electric bass; Farms; Old hymns; Piano; Praying; Singing; Youth
Subjects: African American churches--Kentucky; African American older people; African Americans--Religion.; African Americans--Social life and customs.; Music
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Partial Transcript: But you say you will sing one for me anyway.
Segment Synopsis: Cole sings a traditional hymn.
Keywords: African American music; Berlin Cole; Hymns; Musical performance; Singing; Spiritual
Subjects: African American churches--Kentucky; African American older people; African American singers; Music
