Barbershop Harmony Society:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=gxSyIaHp9mY
A fascinating insight of the roots of the barbershop style of singing in the US. Presented by Dr. David Wright who is a brilliant arranger (over 250 songs at last count for top choruses and quartets such as Ambassadors of Harmony, Westminster Chorus, Vocal Spectrum, Ringmasters etc) . This series traces the earliest beginnings of barbershop music, its influences and connections with the Blues, American Jazz and other choral forms. Set aside an hour of quiet time to watch this program which is the first episode of the series.
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