A deeply moving lament that perfectly captures the feelings of the African-American slaves. Their existence was so dire that “going home” in death was, for many, a welcome relief. This arrangement has a slow, jazz feel but is reverent and dignified. The texture is wonderfully varied through the use of homophony, ostinati, and imitation. Duration: 5:15 A deeply moving lament that perfectly captures the feelings of the African-American slaves. Their existence was so dire that “going home” in death was, for many, a welcome relief. This arrangement has a slow, jazz feel but is reverent and dignified. The texture is wonderfully varied through the use of homophony, ostinati, and imitation. Duration: 5:15
| Genres | Sacred |
| Format | Score |
| Level | 3 |
| Media | Sheet Music |
| Publisher | Galaxy Music Corporation |
| Contributors | Tassone, Pasquale(Composer) |
| Language | English |
| UPC | 600313707339 |