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Athens Oral History Project
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The Athens Oral History Project was initiated in 2014 to document modern Athens history, roughly from the mid-twentieth century to the present. Interviews cover topics such as neighborhoods and communities in Athens, civil rights demonstrations, African American history, as well as personal histories of narrators.<br /><br /><span><strong>Content Warning</strong>: Some interviews in this collection contain harmful or distressing content, to include racism, racial violence, and racial slurs.</span><br /><br /><a href="http://georgiaoralhistory.libs.uga.edu/items/browse?search=&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bjoiner%5D=and&advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=&range=&collection=1&type=&tags=OHMS&featured=&subcollections=0&subcollections=1&submit_search=Search+for+items">View all OHMS indexed interviews in this collection here.</a>
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Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies
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Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies
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2014-ongoing
Coverage
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Athens, Georgia
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RBRL361AOHP
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Georgia--History, Local
Georgia--Communities
African Americans--History
Athens Black History
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Oral histories
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Location
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Athens, Georgia
Duration
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72 minutes
Repository
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Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies
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<h3><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><a href="http://purl.libs.uga.edu/russell/RBRL361AOHP-078-01/audio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Access Interview </a></span></h3>
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5.4
2023-02-15
Interview with James Russell Smith, February 15, 2023
RBRL361AOHP-078-01
72 minutes
RBRL361AOHP
Athens Oral History Project
Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies, University of Georgia
russelluga
James Russell Smith
William Breeding
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Family History and Early Memories
Today is February the 15th, 2023. My name is William Breeding, and I am here with Mr. James Smith.
Breeding and Smith introduce themselves, and Smith gives a brief account of his family history. He then recalls his earliest memory, in which he was abandoned at an unfamiliar church at the age of four and carried home by a kind stranger.
Newport News, VA; Leroy Smith Sr.; Vallie Christine Barnes Smith; AME Church; Sunday school
0
401
Childhood in Athens, Georgia
Now, we didn't stay there that long
Smith discusses his modest upbringing in Athens, and describes putting buckets under leaks in the roof, and digging outdoor toilets. He also talks about how his father made a living by sharecropping and planting gardens in the community, and how he began working at the age of six.
Poverty; Athens, GA; Sharecropping; Farming; Childhood; Labor
0
676
Education at East Athens Elementary
Now, let me ask you about your school experiences. Talk to me about that.
Smith discusses his time at East Athens Elementary School. He recalls the lack of buses available and the long walk he had to take to get to school. He also talks about having to miss class to harvest cotton, and the various schools in Athens available to Black children at the time.
Education; School buses; Segregation; African American schools; Odd Street; Grove Street; Race relations
0
1056
The Student-Teacher Relationship
What did you think about the quality of education you got at those schools?
Smith reflects on his school experiences and how his teachers were like parents to their students. Additionally, he speaks on the relationship between his parents and his teachers, and his participation in operettas. He also compares his schooling with what he experienced as a substitute teacher in the early 2000s.
African American teachers; Black educators; Integration; Segregation; Family; Parent Teacher Association; Dairy Pak
0
1598
Education at Athens High and Industrial School
Well, I remember even a few years ago–I’m sixty…about to be sixty-five–I remember tagging along with my parents…
Smith talks about Athens High and Industrial School as it was in his time there. He provides a detailed accounting of his teachers and their respective subjects.
AHIS; African American teachers; High school; School segregation; Education
0
2005
After-School Activities
My church background was music.
Smith describes the work he had to do while in high school, including sweeping yards and farming with his family’s mule. He explains that he could not participate in sports because he had to work after school.
Farming; Chores; Agriculture; Sharecropping
0
2219
Entry Into Music / Musical Education
Now you were getting ready to talk about music, and… that is one thing whenever your name is mentioned, music is not far behind.
Smith discusses his relationship with music, beginning with his earliest musical training at Athens First AME church. He also describes the various musicians in Athens that he learned from, and his high standard of excellence in his own music.
Religion; Athens First AME Church; Reverend Jack Billups; Martha Swinton; Daisy Lee Shaw
0
2598
Founding The Athens Voices of Truth
Now, did you start Athens Voices of Truth?
Smith talks about the formation of his choir, The Athens Voices of Truth, which he founded with Rev. Richard Haynes in 1979.
Richard Haynes; Athens First AME Church; Gospel music; Lilburn, GA
0
2807
Leadership in Music
Now, let me ask you–and this is for my own curiosity–some of the music that they sing today…
Smith discusses the state of today’s music, and the importance of being flexible as a leader of a musical group and being open to different styles that appeal to different audiences. He also emphasizes the importance of using music to convey messages that he believes in.
Black music; Secular music; Negro spirituals; Worship; Choir
0
3374
Humility in Music and as a Leader
That leads me to my next question. I think... They say there’s no such thing as a bad question, I don’t know, I think I’m about to ask one.
Smith explains the need for humility when making or performing music. He begins by describing a particularly talented member of The Voices of Truth, and having to accept that he needed to give him some independence. He then talks about the need to recognize the limits of the group, to not perform anything beyond their capabilities, and to respect the audience’s wishes as well as the performance’s setting.
Musicians; Singing; University of Georgia; Ebenezer Baptist Church; Dr. Anthony Rucker; The Star-Spangled Banner; Teamwork
0
4032
Conclusion
Look, I’ll tell you what I want to do because I haven’t even gotten to your book.
The interview concludes with Smith giving his 10 year-old self advice. Smith also briefly describes his biography titled, "It Is Well: The Life and Times of James Russell Smith".
Biography; Books; Individuality; God; Ellen L. Walker
0
oral history
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Interview with James Russell Smith, Feburary 15,2023
Subject
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African Americans--History
Athens Black History
Agriculture
Gospel music
Musicians
African American musicians
Segregation
Religion
Creator
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James Russell Smith
William Breeding
Date
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2023-02-15
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audio
oral histories
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sound
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rbrl361aohp-078-01
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James Russell Smith was born in 1941 and moved to Athens as a child. He currently leads The Athens Voices of Truth choir, and has done so since it was organized in 1979. In this interview he discusses his upbringing as the son of a sharecropper, his experiences in the segregated school system, and his lifelong relationship with music and the church.
OHMS
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Athens Oral History Project
Description
An account of the resource
The Athens Oral History Project was initiated in 2014 to document modern Athens history, roughly from the mid-twentieth century to the present. Interviews cover topics such as neighborhoods and communities in Athens, civil rights demonstrations, African American history, as well as personal histories of narrators.<br /><br /><span><strong>Content Warning</strong>: Some interviews in this collection contain harmful or distressing content, to include racism, racial violence, and racial slurs.</span><br /><br /><a href="http://georgiaoralhistory.libs.uga.edu/items/browse?search=&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bjoiner%5D=and&advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=&range=&collection=1&type=&tags=OHMS&featured=&subcollections=0&subcollections=1&submit_search=Search+for+items">View all OHMS indexed interviews in this collection here.</a>
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Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies
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Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies
Date
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2014-ongoing
Coverage
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Athens, Georgia
Identifier
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RBRL361AOHP
Subject
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Georgia--History, Local
Georgia--Communities
African Americans--History
Athens Black History
Rights
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Format
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Oral histories
Oral History
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Location
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Athens, Georgia
Duration
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45 minutes
Repository
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Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies
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<h3><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><a href="http://purl.libs.uga.edu/russell/RBRL361AOHP-131/audio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Access Interview </a></span></h3>
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https://purl.libs.uga.edu/russell/RBRL361AOHP-131/ohms
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5.4
Interview with Deloris Hester, August 9, 2023
RBRL361AOHP-129
RBRL361AOHP
Athens Oral History Project
Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies, University of Georgia
russelluga
Deloris Hester
Tracy Smith
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Early Life in Athens, Georgia
So, were you born here in Athens, Georgia?
Mrs. Hester talks about her early childhood. She recalls her and her siblings' birthday parties, segregated doctors' offices, and attending Mattie Eberhart's daycare. She also talks about her family growing vegetables in their garden and female students not being able to wear pants to school.
Birthday parties; West Broad Elementary School; Segregation; Mattie Eberhart; Gardens; Gendered dress codes
0
636
Transportation / Childhood Games and Pastimes
We did lots of walking back in those days, cause Mama and Daddy--neither one--didn't drive a car.
Hester discusses having to walk or take the bus and how this kept her healthy. She also talks about the various activities and games she participated in as a child such as watching movies at the Harlem Theater and playing a game called rock school. She then reflects her family's shared love of the drums.
Public transportation / taxi cabs; Roosevelt Green Jr.; Harlem Theater; Jack stones; Drums
0
1146
Education and Segregation at Athens General Hospital
I went to West Broad from 1st grade to 5th, then they transferred me to Lyons School for a year.
Hester describes her time at Lyons Middle School and reflects on how planes at Ben Epps Airport would interrupt class. She then talks about segregation at Athens General Hospital during her time as a nurse there and recalls the nurses being required to wear dresses, and eventually being allowed to wear pants.
Athens High and Industrial / Burney-Harris High School; Dr. Donarell Green Jr.; Athens General Hospital; Segregation; Lyons Middle School
0
1578
Professional Career / Raising a Family
I never worked in a factory or in the eateries. Always at the hospital. Well, I did one year, I worked at Young World Daycare Center.
Hester discusses her career in healthcare including working as a hospital nurse, providing outpatient care, and working at Young World Daycare in Lilburn, GA. She also talks about staying home with her children according to her husband's wishes. She then describes how she met her husband and her relationship with her children
Daycare centers; Aaron Hester Sr.; Healthcare professionals; Family; Home education
0
2127
City Life, Segregation, and Civil Rights in Athens
Even when I was growing up, I was not allowed to come on the east side of town.
Hester talks about the cultural division between the east side of Athens and the west. She recalls what central downtown was like and discusses segregated water fountains and bathrooms. She then recalls the positive effects of civil rights protests in Athens.
Segregation; Suburban expansion; Intercity divisions; Hot Corner; Civil rights demonstrations
0
2558
Race and The University of Georgia / Hester & Barnett Service Station.
Do you recall the integration at the University of Georgia?
Hester talks about her family's experiences with the University of Georgia. Notably, her brother being denied admission, and later receiving a job at UGA and being denied a raise despite earning a doctorate degree while employed there. She then discusses her husband's business, and his relationship to the community. She also recalls sneaking out to watch civil rights protests downtown.
University of Georgia; Hester & Barnett Service Station; African American business owners; Civil rights demonstrations
0
3027
Nightlife after High School / Son, Aaron Hester Jr.
My parents were so strict, I couldn't really date or go out until I finished high school.
Hester discusses going to house parties and dancehalls in Athens after graduating and her parents were less strict. She then talks about her son, Aaron Hester Jr., and his unusual intelligence as a child, and his current occupation as a math teacher in Kennesaw, Georgia.
Killian's Club; House of Blue Lights; African American night life; House parties; Education
0
https://gahistoricnewspapers.galileo.usg.edu/lccn/sn04233872/1995-01-01/ed-1/seq-28/
An obituary for Marion B. Stroud (the owner of the House of the Blue Lights). In the obituary is a description of the nightclub.
3423
Reading Books and Watching Television
All I can say is: stay in school. Read. Books not Kindle, books, paper books.
Hester talks about her love of reading and her ability to read several books at once. She then discusses some of the television shows she watches.
Books / Reading; Television programs; Soap operas; CBS Broadcasting Inc.
0
3880
Learning to Drive / Gentrification of Athens
In fact, I bought a car before I even got my driving license--which they don't do nowadays.
Hester recalls taking her brothers' car out for drives through the neighborhood while they were asleep. She then discusses the impact of the University of Georgia on life in Athens and speaks on the ways in which Athenians are being neglected while the University expands. She also talks about the general cost of living in Athens.
Pauldoe Housing Community; Cars / Automobiles; University of Georgia; Gentrification; Housing costs; Energy assistance programs
0
oral history
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RBRL361AOHP-129.xml
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Interview with Harvey Wilson, August 26, 2023
Subject
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African Americans--History
Athens Black History
African American musicians
Gospel music
Broadcast journalism
Creator
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Harvey Wilson
Tracy Smith
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2023-8-26
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audio
oral histories
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sound
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rbrl361aohp-131
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Harvey Jerry Wilson was born in Bogart, Georgia in 1931. Throughout his life he has performed with two gospel groups, worked in radio, and retired from Westclox/General Time clock factory in 1997 after 30 years there. In this interview he discusses these aspects of his life in detail, as well as his family, and his upbringing and education in Athens.
OHMS
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Athens Music Project Oral History Collection
Description
An account of the resource
The Athens Music Project Oral History Collection is part of the Athens Music Project (AMP), a Willson Center for Humanities and Arts research cluster co-directed by Jean Kidula and Susan Thomas. Interviews in this collection document the development of Athens as a breeding ground for multiple musical communities--the most prominent of them being the Southern independent rock scene. Other areas to be documented include a variety of African-American musical traditions, hip-hop, jazz, bluegrass, folk music traditions, Latin music, new music and conceptual sound art, classical music, and musical theater, and AthFest.<br /><br /><a href="http://georgiaoralhistory.libs.uga.edu/items/browse?search=&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bjoiner%5D=and&advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=&range=&collection=2&type=&tags=OHMS&featured=&subcollections=0&subcollections=1&submit_search=Search+for+items">View all OHMS indexed interviews in this collection here.</a>
Creator
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Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies
Publisher
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Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2014-ongoing
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Athens, Georgia
Subject
The topic of the resource
Music
Georgia--History, Local
Georgia--Music
Georgia--Communities
Rights
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http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
Oral histories
Identifier
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RBRL379AMP
Oral History
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<h3><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><a href="https://kaltura.uga.edu/media/t/1_m0cwy9f9" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Access Interview </a></span></h3>
Location
The location of the interview
Athens, Georgia
Duration
Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.)
113 minutes
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https://purl.libs.uga.edu/russell/RBRL379AMP-016/ohms
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5.4
2015-11-24
Interview with Greg Hull, November 24, 2015
RBRL379AMP-016
113 minutes
RBRL379AMP
Athens Music Project Oral History Collection
Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies, University of Georgia
Greg Hull
Anna Williams
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Musical inspiration growing up
One of the reasons why...
Greg Hull talks about the musical influences of his upbringing as his mother sang in Hill Chapel Baptist Church. Greg recalls one of his earliest experiences in a band while in elementary school. Hull talks about the people who were inspirational to him as a child growing up in a gospel church.
Athens, Georgia;Gene Soule;Hill Chapel Baptist Church
468
The meaning in music / Learning to read music
What instruments do you play...
Hull describes music's role as therapy in his life, and talks about his experience taking lessons as a child and young adult. Hull recalls eventually learning to read music while studying at the University of Georgia.
instruments;performing;University of Georgia
845
Attending the University of Georgia
Was it hard at first to...
Hull describes how his music classes at the University of Georgia (UGA) reflected the knowledge he had obtained from years of listening by ear outside of formal education. Hull talks about how he applied the knowledge he obtained from UGA to his work as a choir director. He explains that the classical approach to music at UGA pushed him away from the program as he felt that the gospel music genre was not accepted in the UGA curriculum.
choir;Gospel Music;University of Georgia (UGA)
1268
Going into teaching
One summer I was doing...
Hull describes his decision to stop working as a choir teacher. Hull explains that his experience as a teaching assistant inspired him to major in early childhood education and eventually earn a position as the Clarke County School System pre-kindergarten coordinator.
Clarke County School System;Pre-K;teaching
1663
Hill Chapel Baptist Church
For the most part, now...
Hull describes his current relationship with music as work. Hull explains his musical experiences at Hill Chapel Baptist Church, becoming the director of music at the age of 19. Hull talks about his current role at Hill Chapel Baptist Church.
director of music;Hill Chapel Baptist Church;music selection
2085
Christianity and music
What part does the Christian faith play in your life?
Hull talks about the influences of Christianity in his life, and his approach to living a Christian life. Hull explains that music is what initially attracted him to the church community and message.
Christianity;faith;ministry
2461
Ministry vs. Performance / About Hill Chapel
Growing up in the church ...
Hull talks about his personal views of the difference between ministry and performance.Hull describes how he addresses self-disappointment as a musician for the choir at Hill Chapel Baptist Church.
Hill Chapel Baptist Church;ministry;National Baptist Convention;performance
2963
Churches across Athens, Georgia
But what's the relationship between...
Hull talks about the relationship and interactions between Baptist churches in Athens, as some churches organize programs at other churches. Hull talks about the stress that came with events such as these, and the factors that eventually led Hill Chapel Baptist members to halt cross-over events.
Baptist churches;Hill Chapel Baptist Church
3385
Black music scene / Hill Chapel Christmas celebration
Is there a Black music scene...
Hull describes the Black music scene of Athens as being closely tied to religion. Hull compares the black and white religious scene of Athens. Hull talks about the Christmas celebrations held at Hill Chapel Baptist Church.
Athens, Georgia;Christmas concert;nativity scene
3794
Community opportunities for Black youth
So then, where do
Hull describes the lack of artistic outlets for male Black youths in Athens. Hull explains some of the opportunities that are available for this in the Hill Chapel Church community.
black youth;Hill Chapel Baptist Church;Morton Theater
4210
Favorite artist and songs
Who, are what band...
Hull explains his favorite styles and artists in gospel music, and talks about his favorite songs by Richard Smallwood. Hull shares how he implements musical styles into singing.
Richard Smallwood;Total Praise by Richard Smallwood
4668
Favorite artist (cont.) / Black business in Athens
So favorite artist...
Hull shares his favorite songs by the artists Gladys Knight and Whitney Houston. Hull talks about the disappearance of Black business districts after integration. Hull talks about how he became interested in the Black history of Black spirituals.
Gladys Knight;Hot Corner Festival;Whitney Houston
5106
Black music around Athens, Georgia
With that experience at UGA...
Hull talks about the process by which he came to research the origins of Black spirituals around his community, and his experience in learning about Black secular music of Athens.
Athens, Georgia;Black music;Hill Chapel Baptist Church
5560
Sharing Black musical history / Musical mentor
So who's your target audience...
Hull talks about his experience sharing Black musical history through presentations in Athens. Hull talks about the performances that are held by his family, and discusses his musical mentor, Bennett Johnson. Hull lists other Black musicians that he knows around Athens.
Bennett Johnson;Hill Chapel Baptist Church;mentor;music
6045
Integration in Athens, Georgia
For choral music maybe James...
Hull talks about the civil rights movements of Athens, and likens the integration process of South Africa to that of America. Hull shares the way in which the talented musicians of Athens have contributed to American music culture. Hull describes what he likes about the artist John Legend.
Alicia Keys;integration;James Smith;John Legend
6508
Favorite artist (cont.) / Current projects
Hull continues listing his favorite contemporary artists. Hull talks about the most recent song he directed at the Hill Chapel Baptist Church.
Created to Worship by Fred Hammond;Hill Chapel Baptist Church;Luther Vandross
Oral history
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Interview with Greg Hull, November 24, 2015
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Greg Hull
Anna Williams
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2015-11-24
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African Americans--History
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Gospel music
Athens Black History
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Hull was born in Athens, Georgia where he was first introduced to music through the Hill Chapel Baptist Church. Hull has worked with music his whole life, though his degree is in Education and Family Development. He currently works as the Clarke County Schools pre-k coordinator and as a musician at Hill Chapel Baptist Church. In this interview, Hull talks about his singing career, his experience at UGA, Black musical history, and his current projects
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The Athens Music Project Oral History Collection is part of the Athens Music Project (AMP), a Willson Center for Humanities and Arts research cluster co-directed by Jean Kidula and Susan Thomas. Interviews in this collection document the development of Athens as a breeding ground for multiple musical communities--the most prominent of them being the Southern independent rock scene. Other areas to be documented include a variety of African-American musical traditions, hip-hop, jazz, bluegrass, folk music traditions, Latin music, new music and conceptual sound art, classical music, and musical theater, and AthFest.<br /><br /><a href="http://georgiaoralhistory.libs.uga.edu/items/browse?search=&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bjoiner%5D=and&advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=&range=&collection=2&type=&tags=OHMS&featured=&subcollections=0&subcollections=1&submit_search=Search+for+items">View all OHMS indexed interviews in this collection here.</a>
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Athens, Georgia
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5.3 Interview with Larry Gresham, Jr. (LG), May 11, 2016 RBRL379AMP-019 RBRL379AMP Athens Music Project Oral History AMP 019 Interview with Larry Gresham, Jr. finding aid Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies, University of Georgia Larry Gresham, Jr. Jasmine Mokah Johnson oral history 0 Kaltura audio < ; iframe id=" ; kaltura_player" ; src=" ; https://cdnapisec.kaltura.com/p/1727411/sp/172741100/embedIframeJs/uiconf_id/26879422/partner_id/1727411?iframeembed=true& ; playerId=kaltura_player& ; entry_id=1_1yabaxp1& ; flashvars[localizationCode]=en& ; flashvars[leadWithHTML5]=true& ; flashvars[sideBarContainer.plugin]=true& ; flashvars[sideBarContainer.position]=left& ; flashvars[sideBarContainer.clickToClose]=true& ; flashvars[chapters.plugin]=true& ; flashvars[chapters.layout]=vertical& ; flashvars[chapters.thumbnailRotator]=false& ; flashvars[streamSelector.plugin]=true& ; flashvars[EmbedPlayer.SpinnerTarget]=videoHolder& ; flashvars[dualScreen.plugin]=true& ; & ; wid=1_2lb75011" ; width=" ; 400" ; height=" ; 285" ; allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozAllowFullScreen frameborder=" ; 0" ; > ; < ; /iframe> ; English 31 Early musical influences Are you originally from Athens? Gresham discusses his various musical influences, including his father's music, his best friend's father who was a DJ, and singing in the church choir. childhood ; choir ; church ; DJ Lo Down ; family ; father 17 346 Beginning to rap So what year did you get involved in rapping? Gresham recalls starting to write his own raps around 1996, and recording his first song " ; Money Don't Grow on Trees" ; in his friend's home studio. high school ; recording ; songwriting 17 603 Athens hip hop scene early 2000s And what was going on in Classic City around that time? He talks about the influence of early groups like Lo' Down and Duddy, and Big Earl and the Twin Boys, in representing hip hop in Athens, especially with the Lo' Down and Duddy album, < ; i> ; Between the Hedges< ; /i> ; . album release ; Big Earl and the Twin Boys ; group formation ; hip hop scene 17 835 Joining a group What went on between, you know, the early 2000s, going into-- Gresham talks about meeting a friend from church who was in a music group, and how he worked hard to join their group. artist development ; church ; club ; group dynamics 17 1047 Collaborating with Blacknerdninja How did you meet up with--how did you and Blacknerdninja collaborate? Gresham talks about how he knew Eugene Willis, Jr. (Blacknerdninja) through mutual friends and attending the same school. He recalls how they they began performing together. connections ; music collaboration ; networking 17 1213 Growth of hip hop in Athens You've seen Athens go through different phases with the music scene. Gresham discusses the close-knit community of artists that existed in Athens in the early 2000s and mentions how Tasty World was the first downtown venue that was receptive to hip hop. He talks about waning collaboration between artists over time, his and other artists' effort at increasing music collaboration, and the impact of the Athens Hip Hop Awards on the hip hop scene. Athens Hip Hop Awards ; awareness ; camaraderie ; collaboration ; platform ; recognition ; Tasty World 17 1788 Social media / Involvement beyond music Where can people find you if they want to look up Larry Gresham? Gresham mentions the social media outlets he uses, and talks about being involved in his church choir and coaching high school basketball. mentoring ; personal life 17 No transcript. Resources may be used under the guidelines described by the U.S. Copyright Office in Section 107, Title 17, United States Code (Fair use). Parties interested in production or commercial use of the resources should contact the Russell Library for a fee schedule. audio 0 RBRL379AMP-019.xml RBRL379AMP-019.xml http://purl.libs.uga.edu/russell/RBRL379AMP/findingaid http://purl.libs.uga.edu/russell/RBRL379AMP-019/findingaid
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Interview with Larry Gresham, Jr. (LG), May 11, 2016
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Jasmine Mokah Johnson
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Larry Gresham, Jr., aka LG, grew up in Athens, Georgia, and fell in love with music very young, when he sang in the church choir and was influenced by his father's music tastes. He started writing his own songs around 1996. Gresham recalls trying to join and finally being accepted into the group Too Fly, which consisted of Eugene Willis' (aka Blacknerdninja) younger brothers and cousin. He talks about how the collaboration between himself and Willis came about, how the Athens hip hop scene has changed over the years, and his and other artists' efforts to grow the hip hop scene in Athens and increase collaboration and camaraderie between artists. Gresham also comments on his work outside of music and his involvement with his church choir and coaching basketball at Cedar Shoals High School.
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The Athens Music Project Oral History Collection is part of the Athens Music Project (AMP), a Willson Center for Humanities and Arts research cluster co-directed by Jean Kidula and Susan Thomas. Interviews in this collection document the development of Athens as a breeding ground for multiple musical communities--the most prominent of them being the Southern independent rock scene. Other areas to be documented include a variety of African-American musical traditions, hip-hop, jazz, bluegrass, folk music traditions, Latin music, new music and conceptual sound art, classical music, and musical theater, and AthFest.<br /><br /><a href="http://georgiaoralhistory.libs.uga.edu/items/browse?search=&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bjoiner%5D=and&advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=&range=&collection=2&type=&tags=OHMS&featured=&subcollections=0&subcollections=1&submit_search=Search+for+items">View all OHMS indexed interviews in this collection here.</a>
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Athens, Georgia
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5.4 Interview with Sylvanus Zeke Turner, March 19, 2018 RBRL379AMP-079-01 RBRL379AMP Athens Music Project Oral History Collection Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies, University of Georgia Sylvanus Zeke Turner Dr. Jacqueline Cogdell DjeDje 0 Kaltura video < ; iframe id=" ; kaltura_player" ; src=" ; https://cdnapisec.kaltura.com/p/1727411/sp/172741100/embedIframeJs/uiconf_id/26879422/partner_id/1727411?iframeembed=true& ; playerId=kaltura_player& ; entry_id=1_b1mwbl2o& ; flashvars[localizationCode]=en& ; flashvars[leadWithHTML5]=true& ; flashvars[sideBarContainer.plugin]=true& ; flashvars[sideBarContainer.position]=left& ; flashvars[sideBarContainer.clickToClose]=true& ; flashvars[chapters.plugin]=true& ; flashvars[chapters.layout]=vertical& ; flashvars[chapters.thumbnailRotator]=false& ; flashvars[streamSelector.plugin]=true& ; flashvars[EmbedPlayer.SpinnerTarget]=videoHolder& ; flashvars[dualScreen.plugin]=true& ; flashvars[Kaltura.addCrossoriginToIframe]=true& ; & ; wid=1_s0qtb9tu" ; width=" ; 400" ; height=" ; 285" ; allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozAllowFullScreen allow=" ; autoplay * ; fullscreen * ; encrypted-media *" ; sandbox=" ; allow-forms allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-top-navigation allow-pointer-lock allow-popups allow-modals allow-orientation-lock allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox allow-presentation allow-top-navigation-by-user-activation" ; frameborder=" ; 0" ; title=" ; Kaltura Player" ; > ; < ; /iframe> ; 64 Family Background So just, just as right now, would you please give me... Sylvanus Zeke Turner, 79 years old, was born in Clarke County. He explains the origin story of his name " ; Zeke" ; from high school and his occupational background at Westinghouse. He also shares about his family, including his parents, siblings, wives, and three sons. His parents, Audley Turner and Roberta Turner, born and raised in Oconee County and Clarke County, respectively, raised nine children. Athens, Ga ; Aubrey Bernard Turner ; Audrey Milo ; Edmund Raymond " ; Zeke" ; Bratkowski ; Gregory Sylvanus Turner ; Jesup, GA ; Kieth Eugene Turner ; Mosella Robingson ; Westinghouse Electric Corporation (Westinghouse Electric Company) 416 Relocation of Family Now, did they, I'm curious about Athens... Although some of Turner's family have moved, including most of his siblings, he doesn't recall his parents ever discussing leaving Athens. He mentions his maternal grandmother who lived in North Carolina and was a minister, similarly to a few other members of his mother's family. Athens, GA ; Great (Northward) Migration (Black Migration) ; Salem, NC 607 Family's Education Is there anything else you want to say about... Turner notes that all of his family finished school, including his children, who attended multiple schools due to district changing. His two oldest children studied at Washington State University and his youngest at Albany State University. He also has a brother that was hired as the Vice President of Michigan State University and a sister employed at the Clarke County Board of Education. Athens High and Industrial School ; Athens High School ; Athens, GA ; Clarke County, GA 845 Remaining in Athens Now have you ever lived any other place besides... Turner has lived in Athens his entire life and has never felt a need to leave, although he did travel the United States a lot as a member of the Gospel Music Workshop of America. After graduating high school, he began to attend college and worked at the Thornton Brothers paper company as a delivery truck driver. He later left for a job at Westinghouse, which he explains was an elaborate process to get hired. Dr. Rodena Preston Williams ; Margaret Pleasant Douroux ; Reverend Dr. James Edward Cleveland ; Thornton Brothers Inc ; Westinghouse Electric Corporation (Westinghouse Electric Company) 1134 Educational Background What about your, your educational background? Turner shares his time in elementary school at Timothy Road Elementary School, a small school right across from Timothy Baptist Church. He finished high school at Union Baptist Institute, one of the black high schools in Athens. He explains where other schools were in the county, including Athens High and Industrial as well as the white Athens High. After graduation, Turner studied at the University of Georgia for two quarters and began working at Thornton. Athens, GA ; Clarke County, GA ; Integration ; Jeruel Academy ; Segregation ; Thornton Brothers Inc ; UGA https://www.athenshistorical.org/athens-historian-volume4-article2 Section Jeruel Academy – Union Baptist Institute explains the history and evolution of Union Baptist School. 1601 Music Background Now, I want to talk about your music... Turner's musical background began in elementary school choir, leading to singing for other organizations and churches. He soon became a member and Deacon at Timothy Baptist church and sang in the choir in his preteen years. Later, he joined his brother's quartet, which was together for over a decade. He shares the evolution of the quartet's members and where they ended up after breaking up. Chauncey Turner ; George Stroud ; Golden Tone Gospel Singers ; Joseph Hester ; Lighthouse Gospel Singers ; Moses Turner ; The Mighty Transporteers ; Timothy Road Elementary School ; Union Baptist Church ; Union Baptist Institute ; William Jackson https://www.discogs.com/artist/4354515-The-Mighty-Transporteers The Mighty Transporteers – Nobody Knows / Somebody Touched Me Vinyl, 7" ; , 45 RPM, Single 2095 Church Life Were, have you been a member of any other church... Turner joined Timothy Baptist Church in his early teenage years and has been a member of only that church since. Although his wife was a member of a different church, their children also became members of Timothy Baptist. Athens, GA ; Calvin Derm ; Comer, GA ; Macedonia Baptist Church 2217 Honey-Drippers I kind of quit singing in church for a while... Turner sang with the adult choir in the church before joining Honey-Drippers, an Athens rock band. The performed all over Athens, mostly at fraternity houses and dorms on UGA's campus. He stayed with the band for a few years before returning to the choir. Athens, GA ; Elvis Aaron Presley ; James Joseph Brown ; Otis Ray Redding Jr. ; The Temptations ; University of Georgia 2586 Recording with Quartet/ Other Group Performances ...quartet did. We did this song " ; Somebody Touched Me" ; ... Turner explains that his brother's quartet did write some original songs and was able to locally record a 45 RPM record. The record was not released outside of Athens and he is unsure if any sold. Turner had no formal musical training but has learned to play the basics of a few instruments. He recalls the time a band manager saw him singing in choir and requested that he fill in for a member while he was sick. Athens, GA ; Atlanta, GA ; Cincinnati, Ohio ; Timothy Baptist Church https://www.discogs.com/artist/4354515-The-Mighty-Transporteers The Mighty Transporteers – Nobody Knows / Somebody Touched Me Vinyl, 7" ; , 45 RPM, Single 2795 Comparing the Gospel How would you describe the music... Turner explains that the music he sang was always influenced by whatever the professional groups were singing at the time, no matter which genre. He began singing southern gospel around the early 2000s, mostly performing it at white churches. He notes the difference in sound between Southern Gospel and the gospel he sang in black churches. Beech Haven Baptist Church ; County gospel ; Elvis Aaron Presley ; James Joseph Brown ; Jolene Cherry ; Mighty Clouds of Joy ; Prince Avenue Baptist Church ; Swan Silvertones ; The Temptations ; Timothy Baptist Church ; Traditional black gospel 3211 Solo Performances And you learned most of your music from listening... Turner shares his experience being the only black performer at the NACMAI event at Pigeon Forge. He also explains a new style of music he is working on, transitioning back and forth between southern gospel and traditional black gospel. He explains that now he mostly performs for free, but will occasionally have to charge a fee for travel expenses. North American Country Music Association International ; Pigeon Forge, TN ; Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN) oral history No transcript. Resources may be used under the guidelines described by the U.S. Copyright Office in Section 107, Title 17, United States Code (Fair use). Parties interested in production or commercial use of the resources should contact the Russell Library for a fee schedule. video 0 http://purl.libs.uga.edu/russell/RBRL379AMP/findingaid
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59 minutes
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Interview with Sylvanus Zeke Turner, March 19, 2018
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Jacqueline Cogdell DjeDje
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Athens, Georgia
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Gospel music
Rock music
Singers
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African American musicians
African Americans--History
Athens Black History
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Sylvanus Zeke Turner was born in Clarke County, Georgia, and has lived in Athens his entire life, currently performing as a solo Gospel singer. In this interview, Turner discusses the details of his early life, including his participation in choirs which began his interest in singing. He mentions performing with his brother’s quartet and the Honey-Drippers before moving on to solo performances.
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The Athens Music Project Oral History Collection is part of the Athens Music Project (AMP), a Willson Center for Humanities and Arts research cluster co-directed by Jean Kidula and Susan Thomas. Interviews in this collection document the development of Athens as a breeding ground for multiple musical communities--the most prominent of them being the Southern independent rock scene. Other areas to be documented include a variety of African-American musical traditions, hip-hop, jazz, bluegrass, folk music traditions, Latin music, new music and conceptual sound art, classical music, and musical theater, and AthFest.<br /><br /><a href="http://georgiaoralhistory.libs.uga.edu/items/browse?search=&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bjoiner%5D=and&advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=&range=&collection=2&type=&tags=OHMS&featured=&subcollections=0&subcollections=1&submit_search=Search+for+items">View all OHMS indexed interviews in this collection here.</a>
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Athens, Georgia
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5.4 Interview with Sylvanus Zeke Turner, March 21, 2018 RBRL379AMP-079-02 RBRL379AMP Athens Music Project Oral History Collection Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies, University of Georgia Sylvanus Zeke Turner Dr. Jacqueline Cogdell DjeDje 0 Kaltura video < ; iframe id=" ; kaltura_player" ; src=" ; https://cdnapisec.kaltura.com/p/1727411/sp/172741100/embedIframeJs/uiconf_id/26879422/partner_id/1727411?iframeembed=true& ; playerId=kaltura_player& ; entry_id=1_yms8xemu& ; flashvars[localizationCode]=en& ; flashvars[leadWithHTML5]=true& ; flashvars[sideBarContainer.plugin]=true& ; flashvars[sideBarContainer.position]=left& ; flashvars[sideBarContainer.clickToClose]=true& ; flashvars[chapters.plugin]=true& ; flashvars[chapters.layout]=vertical& ; flashvars[chapters.thumbnailRotator]=false& ; flashvars[streamSelector.plugin]=true& ; flashvars[EmbedPlayer.SpinnerTarget]=videoHolder& ; flashvars[dualScreen.plugin]=true& ; flashvars[Kaltura.addCrossoriginToIframe]=true& ; & ; wid=1_40r86kz3" ; width=" ; 400" ; height=" ; 285" ; allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozAllowFullScreen allow=" ; autoplay * ; fullscreen * ; encrypted-media *" ; sandbox=" ; allow-forms allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-top-navigation allow-pointer-lock allow-popups allow-modals allow-orientation-lock allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox allow-presentation allow-top-navigation-by-user-activation" ; frameborder=" ; 0" ; title=" ; Kaltura Player" ; > ; < ; /iframe> ; 28 Solo Performances I want to continue learning a little more about... Sylvanus Zeke Turner discusses becoming a musician due to his love for singing. Turner also explains some of his performance history as listed on his website before he began performing solo around 2010. Athens, GA ; Enterprise, AL ; Gospel Music Workshop of America ; Klondyke Baptist Church ; Klondyke Gospel Music Center ; Randall Bramblett ; Reverend Dr. James Edward Cleveland ; The Southeast Sun Information page for the Thurston G. Frazier Memorial Chorale 286 Role in Gospel Music Workshop of America Um, even though it's not on your website, I see... Turner was a member of the Gospel Music Workshop of America for about ten years after they visited Athens, attending annual conventions and board meetings. He discusses his responsibilities as the nominated chapter representative for Athens. He mentions the several places he visited due to travel for meetings and meeting James Cleveland. Athens, GA ; Gospel Music Workshop of America (GMWA) ; Reverend Dr. James Edward Cleveland 511 Gospel Music Workshop of America Choirs Did you participate in this choir? Turner recalls participating in James Cleveland's choir, as well as meeting Thurston Frazier, for whom the GMWA named a choir after. He also elaborates how music was chosen for the albums produced. Gospel Music Workshop of America (GMWA) ; Reverend Dr. James Edward Cleveland ; Thurston G. Frazier ; Thurston G. Frazier Memorial Chorale http://gmwanational.net/auxiliaries/thurston-g-frazier-memorial-chorale/ Information page for the Thurston G. Frazier Memorial Chorale 731 Experiencing Athens Music I want to talk now coming back to Athens... Turner elaborates that in his youth he encountered many more people in his community that wanted to sing Christian music rather than any other genre. However, there were clubs and events that the University would host if someone wanted to perform or hear music such as rock, soul, or blues. Athens, GA ; Cabin in the Pines ; J.C. Maddox Club ; James Joseph Brown ; Otis Ray Redding Jr. 939 Popular Places in the Black Community Do you recall any clubs or, um, being on... Turner explains that though there were a few places to perform on Hot Corner, it mostly consisted of restaurants and cafes with jukeboxes. He mentions other parts of the Athens black community where music would be performed, such as Callaway Corner and the Morton Theatre. Cabell " ; Cab" ; Calloway III ; Edward Kennedy " ; Duke" ; Ellington ; Louis Daniel Armstrong ; Monroe Bowers (Pink) Morton 1394 Style of Performances Um, we're almost at the end now. Want to go back to... Most of Turner's performances are religious music, but he explains that he will perform other music depending on his event. He tends to stick to Traditional Southern Gospel, which in his opinion tells more of a story than Contemporary Gospel. Turner also discusses the music and instruments he typically performs with. Andraé Edward Crouch ; Athens, Ga ; Evelyn Stroud ; Fred Wright ; Freddy Jones ; Henry Grady ; James Willis ; Jerry Wilson ; Lighthouse Gospel Singers ; The Golden Tones ; The Mighty Transporteers ; Thomas Andrew Dorsey ; Urban gospel 1816 Church and Music Today Now, what do you, what type of music do you... Turner suggests today's youth is more interested in contemporary gospel because they pay more attention to the beat than the message. He discusses the changes within Athens churches that he's noticed, such as structure of music and attendance. Turner also explains his traveling for performances. Athens, GA ; Creflo Augustus Dollar Jr. ; megachurch ; The Morton Theatre ; World Changers Church – Athens, GA (WCC-Athens) ; World Changers Ministries https://www.mortontheatre.com/list-of-events/2020/01/05-world-changers-church-athens-sunday-worship-services World Changers Church - Athens: Sunday Worship Services streamed live from the World Dome in College Park, Georgia. 2214 Civil Rights Movement Did, did you ever use your music for protest? Although Turner was not active in protests during the Civil Rights Movement, some of his siblings were. He explains, however, how he would perform at special programs and events where some would want to hear Martin Luther King Jr's favorite songs. Athens, Ga ; MLK 2354 National Quartet Convention Okay, okay. But I've enjoyed this... Turner discusses his attendances at conventions in Pigeon Forge, where he has won first place and second runner up in traditional gospel. He mentions the relocating of the event over the years and his own evolution in music. After singing with a quartet, he began performing solo even in quartet conventions. Charley Frank Pride ; Leconte Center ; Louisville, Tennessee ; Nashville, Tennessee ; National Quartet Convention ; Pigeon Forge, Tennessee 2827 Various Styles of Gospel Well, anything else you would like to add? Turner elaborates the different characteristics of the various forms of gospel, particularly country gospel and bluegrass gospel. He also suggests that although traditional gospel identifies more with white Christians, it originates from black slaves. Turner discusses the styles of gospel he performs. James Joseph Brown ; Southern gospel 3195 Singing on Radio Here you say something about radio. Turner goes over his notes and discusses singing on Athens radio on occasion. Athens, GA ; WGAU ; WXAG oral history No transcript. 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Athens, Georgia
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57 minutes
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Interview with Sylvanus Zeke Turner, March 21, 2018
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RBRL379AMP-079-02
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Sylvanus Zeke Turner
Jacqueline Cogdell DjeDje
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Athens, Georgia
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Gospel music
African American musicians
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Athens Black History
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Sylvanus Zeke Turner was born in Clarke County, Georgia, and has lived in Athens his entire life, currently performing as a solo Gospel singer. In this interview, Turner shares his experience with music in Athens and popular places in the black community. He explains his role and participation in the Gospel Music Workshop of America, the Civil Rights Movement, and the difference in main styles of gospel.
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2018-03-21
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