Wade in the Water: The Powerful song born from slavery : God's Greatest Hits (III/XI)

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The mythic North American Negro spiritual Wade in the Water originated as a call to brotherhood and liberation among enslaved individuals. It is performed here by the Singers, Sweet Honey and Dione...

The mythic North American Negro spiritual Wade in the Water originated as a call to brotherhood and liberation among enslaved individuals. It is performed here by the Singers, Sweet Honey and Dione Taylor. God's Greatest Hits is a Canadian documentary series that explores the history of some of the best-known spirituals in the world. From Christian hymns to gospel songs, each episode presents information from historical archives and features interviews with music critics, musicians and scholars. Photo: Dione Taylor.

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