[ z ē ' n ĭ t h ] -noun 1. an arch wherethrough gleams that untraveled world…“We Shall Not Be Moved”, “Oh Freedom”
By Jon H. Jones • Apr 23rd, 2008 • Category: Music for the Genteel Savage“We Shall Not Be Moved” sung by Mavis Staples; “Oh Freedom” sung by Mary D. Williams.
–Please let me know if songs don’t work for you. If it becomes clear that something’s playing only for me I’ll make a different selection. You know, one that you can listen to.
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The Mavis Staples doesn’t work, but if it’s anything like the next song I know I want to hear it! Nice choice.
Doesn’t it? It’s playing fine for me, how odd. Is it playing for anyone else, I wonder?
The Staples song is another classic civil rights anthem, but done in a less traditional way. Jazzy.
Since it’s nearly a month later, I must admit that the Staples song does not work for me.
Hope that helps?