The Spirituals Guru - Moses Hogan

03/31/21 • 22 min

Angela and Joshua discuss the short but immensely impactful life of Moses Hogan and his contributions to music through making spirituals a standard part of choral repertoires.
Featured Music:
"Elijah Rock" arranged by Moses Hogan
"Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho" arranged by Moses Hogan
"I'm Gonna Sing 'Til the Spirit Moves in My Heart" arranged by Moses Hogan

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Featured Music:
"Minuetto 2" from Minuets, Cotillons and Country Dances by Ignatius Sancho
"Minuet No. 10" by Ignatius Sancho

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