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