Portland Sacred Harp
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Portland Sacred Harp isn't a harp at all, it's a singing group. Dating to the early 1800s, shape note singing is a uniquely American musical tradition that brings communities together through four-part harmonies, with songs that can be boisterous or reverent. Locally, Portland Sacred Harp preserves this cultural heritage through its regular “singings” and Sacred Harp conventions.
First Broadcast: 2008
Producer: Sue Arbuthnot
Appeared in episodes: Sculptor Dorothy Baker, Painter and Songwriter Dennis McGregor, Portland Sacred Harp, Bluegrass Musician Molly Adkins, Metal Sculptor Marie Maretska, Portland Sacred Harp, Bluegrass Musician Molly Adkins, Metal Sculptor Marie Maretska, Portland Sacred Harp
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- Music to my ears!
- by KC Cowan | 02/01/2010
- The Oregon Symphony announced its 2010-2011 season and it’s a blockbuster with big names coming to town. Conductor Carlos Kalmar gave the rundown on upcoming concerts at a reception Saturday, January 30th, and was fairly giddy at the talent heading our way. Among the guest performers for the Classical Concert Series will be violinist Hilary [...]
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