Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History

Interview with Elnora Greene, William Greene, May 18, 1983

Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, University of Kentucky Libraries
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00:00:09 - Church music

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Partial Transcript: That's different.

Segment Synopsis: The Greenes discuss the hymns sung during their youth, which were performed as traditional spirituals in the church.

Keywords: Choir books; Choirs; Chorus; Meter songs; Old hymns; Religious worship; Spirituals

Subjects: African American churches--Kentucky; African American music; African American older people; African American singers; Music

00:03:29 - Old hymns

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Partial Transcript: How does it go?

Segment Synopsis: The Greenes discuss the significance of the hymns and they name a few other traditional hymns.

Keywords: "Must This Body Die"; "Servant of God Well Done"; "Why Should We Trust In Thee"; Funeral songs; Hymns; Meter hymns; Music; Musical performance; Singing

Subjects: African American churches--Kentucky; African American older people; African American singers; African Americans--Religion.

00:04:37 - Funeral and other hymns

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Partial Transcript: Now I like that.

Segment Synopsis: The Greenes discuss the hymns sung during funerals, Sunday school, and revivals. They also speak about the changes in how hymns are being sung in the church.

Keywords: "Must This Body Die"; "Servant of God Well Done"; "When I Can Read My Title Clear"; Choir books; Funeral songs; Hymns; Meter hymns; Religious music; Revivals; Spirituals; Sunday school

Subjects: African American chaplain; African American churches--Kentucky; African American older people; African American singers; African Americans--Religion.

00:08:59 - Music culture

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Partial Transcript: Well let me, uh, just say this, that I have, um, certainly enjoyed, um, spending time in your home and talking with you...

Segment Synopsis: The Greenes discuss the major shift from traditional meter hymns to songs with jazz influence. They also describe the loss of musical culture.

Keywords: Culture; Hymns; Jazz; Line hymns; Meter hymns; Music; Short meter; Slavery; Spirituals; Sunday school; Youth

Subjects: African American churches--Kentucky; African American older people; African American singers; African Americans--Religion.; African Americans--Social life and customs.; Gospels