Wade in the Water is a 26-part series, originally released in 1994, that celebrates African American sacred music and traditions. When it first aired on NPR member stations, the world was different. Many of the voices featured in the series were alive, and were generous with their support. Today, some of those voices have been stilled. But this series, documenting African American sacred music traditions spanning more than 200 years, remains vital because of them.
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Source: NPR