African-American Folk Rhythms

Ella Jenkins and the Goodwill Spiritual Choir from Chicago collaborate in this powerful presentation of African American music for adults and older children. The choral arrangements of spirituals, work songs, children's rhymes, and other forms present a cross-section of African American experiences and music in a variety of styles. By featuring performances of well-known spirituals like “Wade in the Water,” “Racing with the Sun,” “Hammer Song,” and “Old Time Religion,” African American Folk Rhythms (1960) demonstrates Ella’s artistic mastery beyond children’s music. In its enduring strength and popularity, African American Folk Rhythms is a work of oral history, passing words and stories of African American history, culture, and artistry to younger generations. Recommended for ages 6–11.

Track Listing

101	Wade in the Water	Ella Jenkins	04:04
102	Did You Feed My Cow?	Ella Jenkins	00:45
103	Up and Down This Road	Ella Jenkins	01:10
104	Who All is Here?	Ella Jenkins	00:38
105	That's All Right Julie	Ella Jenkins	00:48
106	No More Auction Block	Ella Jenkins	02:07
107	Who's Gonna Be Your Man?	Ella Jenkins	02:16
108	Cotton Eyed Joe	Ella Jenkins	02:05
109	Hammer Song	Ella Jenkins	02:55
110	Racing With The Sun	Ella Jenkins	02:55
111	Run and Help Us Tell	Ella Jenkins	02:15
112	This is the Way I Pray	Ella Jenkins	02:12
113	All Over This World	Ella Jenkins	01:36
114	Rockin' Jerusalem	Ella Jenkins	02:40
115	You Better Mind	Ella Jenkins	02:57
116	Get Away Jordan	Ella Jenkins	03:07
117	Old Time Religion I	Ella Jenkins	01:04
118	Old Time Religion II	Ella Jenkins	01:25
119	Old Time Religion III	Ella Jenkins	02:11