Fasola: 53 Shape-Note Folk Hymns

This 1970 release records the shape note singing convention in Houston, Mississippi. As is the tradition with shape note signing, songs are first sung using notes "fa-so-la-mi," then with lyrics. Each voice part is equally balanced, consequently submerging the tune because all parts (except bass) are sung by both men and women.

Liner notes compiled by Amelia Ramsey include a history of shape note singing and background on each song. An illustrated essay by Frederic Ramsey Jr. provides more information on the Mississippi community.

Track Listing

101	Liverpool Sacred Harp singers at Stewart's Chapel, Houston, MS	01:40
102	Delight Sacred Harp singers at Stewart's Chapel, Houston, MS	01:30
103	Schenectady Sacred Harp singers at Stewart's Chapel, Houston, MS	01:58
104	Bear Creek Sacred Harp singers at Stewart's Chapel, Houston, MS	01:53
105	Harmony Sacred Harp singers at Stewart's Chapel, Houston, MS	01:30
106	World Unknown Sacred Harp singers at Stewart's Chapel, Houston, MS	01:40
107	Stratfield Sacred Harp singers at Stewart's Chapel, Houston, MS	01:41
108	Arbacoochee Sacred Harp singers at Stewart's Chapel, Houston, MS	01:40
109	Save, Lord, or We Perish Sacred Harp singers at Stewart's Chapel, Houston, MS	01:55
110	Soar Away Sacred Harp singers at Stewart's Chapel, Houston, MS	02:00
111	Cusseta Sacred Harp singers at Stewart's Chapel, Houston, MS	01:41
112	Traveling On Sacred Harp singers at Stewart's Chapel, Houston, MS	01:43
113	Fillmore Sacred Harp singers at Stewart's Chapel, Houston, MS	01:58
201	Gospel Trumpet Sacred Harp singers at Stewart's Chapel, Houston, MS	01:30
202	Providence Sacred Harp singers at Stewart's Chapel, Houston, MS	01:49
203	Florida Sacred Harp singers at Stewart's Chapel, Houston, MS	01:39
204	Columbiana Sacred Harp singers at Stewart's Chapel, Houston, MS	01:04
205	Happy Home Sacred Harp singers at Stewart's Chapel, Houston, MS	01:23
206	Southwell Sacred Harp singers at Stewart's Chapel, Houston, MS	02:40
207	Concord Sacred Harp singers at Stewart's Chapel, Houston, MS	01:28
208	Rees Sacred Harp singers at Stewart's Chapel, Houston, MS	02:06
209	New Hope Sacred Harp singers at Stewart's Chapel, Houston, MS	01:54
210	The Resurrection Day Sacred Harp singers at Stewart's Chapel, Houston, MS	01:48
211	Idumea Sacred Harp singers at Stewart's Chapel, Houston, MS	01:20
212	Mear Sacred Harp singers at Stewart's Chapel, Houston, MS	01:30
213	My Brightest Days Sacred Harp singers at Stewart's Chapel, Houston, MS	01:43
301	New Jordan Sacred Harp singers at Stewart's Chapel, Houston, MS	02:13
302	Alabama Sacred Harp singers at Stewart's Chapel, Houston, MS	01:45
303	Morning Sun Sacred Harp singers at Stewart's Chapel, Houston, MS	01:58
304	Exhortation Sacred Harp singers at Stewart's Chapel, Houston, MS	01:21
305	Sinners Friend Sacred Harp singers at Stewart's Chapel, Houston, MS	00:59
306	Coston Sacred Harp singers at Stewart's Chapel, Houston, MS	01:28
307	Georgia Sacred Harp singers at Stewart's Chapel, Houston, MS	01:28
308	Cheves Sacred Harp singers at Stewart's Chapel, Houston, MS	01:35
309	Invitation Sacred Harp singers at Stewart's Chapel, Houston, MS	01:28
310	Eternal Home Sacred Harp singers at Stewart's Chapel, Houston, MS	01:28
311	Green Street Sacred Harp singers at Stewart's Chapel, Houston, MS	00:39
312	The Spirit Shall Return Sacred Harp singers at Stewart's Chapel, Houston, MS	02:22
313	Christian Soldier Sacred Harp singers at Stewart's Chapel, Houston, MS	01:35
314	The Good Old Way / Cowper Sacred Harp singers at Stewart's Chapel, Houston, MS	01:22
401	Christmas Anthem Sacred Harp singers at Stewart's Chapel, Houston, MS	02:32
402	Jerusalem Sacred Harp singers at Stewart's Chapel, Houston, MS	02:00
403	Exhilaration Sacred Harp singers at Stewart's Chapel, Houston, MS	02:03
404	Canaan's Land Sacred Harp singers at Stewart's Chapel, Houston, MS	01:46
405	Sweet Rivers Sacred Harp singers at Stewart's Chapel, Houston, MS	01:40
406	Easter Anthem Sacred Harp singers at Stewart's Chapel, Houston, MS	01:55
407	Notes Almost Divine Sacred Harp singers at Stewart's Chapel, Houston, MS	01:58
408	Manchester Sacred Harp singers at Stewart's Chapel, Houston, MS	02:01
409	O Come Away Sacred Harp singers at Stewart's Chapel, Houston, MS	01:00
410	Murillo's Lesson Sacred Harp singers at Stewart's Chapel, Houston, MS	02:13
411	Calvary Sacred Harp singers at Stewart's Chapel, Houston, MS	01:24
412	Nashville Sacred Harp singers at Stewart's Chapel, Houston, MS	01:13