Category: Sacred Harp

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Sacred Harp is a shape note tradition of non-denominational community singing that originated in 18th century New England singing schools, and was perpetuated in the American South before it spread internationally.

The name is derived from The Sacred Harp, a historically important tunebook printed in shape notes, which was first published in 1844, and is still in use today.

This category is suitable for composers, lyricists, compilers, publishers, scholars, teachers, and prominent singers of Sacred Harp music.

Joseph James 20 Mar 1849 Campbell County, Georgia - 20 Jan 1931

Elisha King abt 1821 Wilkinson, Georgia, United States - 31 Aug 1844

William Walker 06 May 1809 Union, South Carolina, United States - 24 Sep 1875

Benjamin White 20 Sep 1800 Cross Keys, Union, South Carolina, United States - 05 Dec 1879

James White 22 Jan 1847 Hamilton, Harris, Georgia, United States - 08 Mar 1925

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