Women's World and Folk Groups - Amasong: Over Here the Water is Sweet

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Ave- Meditation on Two Marian Chants

Caritas Abundat

Dios Te Salve Maria

Strange Fruit

Unter Dayne Vayse Shtern

Amasong: Over Here the Water is Sweet

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Amasong is a feminist/lesbian chorus based in Champaign/Urbana, Illinois. The ensemble's repertoire is varied, including Japanese children's rounds, Zimbabwean burial songs, African-American spirituals and Holocaust resistance music. One might think the lack of specialization means they won't do of any it well - no fear, because this entire album has a lovely, pure, honest sound to it. Especially touching is the Yiddish "Unter Dayne Vayse Shtern," and the Russian "Pajdu Vydu" is enthralling even without knowing the lyrics allude to the fear that women who dance are bad. Mostly a cappella, some recorded live. Definitely recommended for fans of non-classical choral work. (58:07 1997)

Song List:
Caritas Abundat
Diós Te Salve, Maria
Ave: Meditation on Two Marian Chants
Unter Dayne Vayse Shtern
Strange Fruit
Poor Man Laz'rus
All My Trials
Soon I Will Be Done
Coventry Carol
Greensleeves
Grey Funnel Line
Doffin' Mistress
Hotaru Koi
Dig My Grave Both Long and Narrow
Todor Todorka
Pajdu Vydu
Burial Society Song
Asikatali
Vesle Kari Rud
Vesi Väsyy Lumen Alle