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Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage
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Video Title
Interview with Sons of Andros, Bahamian gospel group
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Sons of Andros is a contemporary gospel group from the Bahamian island of Andros. Harington "Zippy" Frazier and four of his sons perform traditional Bahamian gospel, which integrates European hymns, West African dances, and American slave songs. Sons of Andros also showcase flawless four-part harmonies characteristic of Bahamian music. In this interview, members of the group explain the importance of spirituality and family to Bahamian music and culture. [Catalog No. - CFV10039; Copyright - 2006 Smithsonian Institution]
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1 min 45 sec
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2011-06-20T19:49:54.000Z
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Interviews
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