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folks who might belt out a few hymns while working around the house but who wouldn’t dream of letting loose in public.
She says, "There’s a special joy in singing gospel music and a special enthusiasm in singing black music, and ANYONE can do it. There’s something special in black religious music. Black spirituals tell of experiences blacks have had; for example, the slaves would sing to pass on messages to fellow slaves when they were planning escapes. Black voices have a certain quality with the rich, resonant sound. But it can be developed with a little work. I’ve herad all-white choirs sing the blade spirituals beautifully.”
"Graduates” of her workshops say that she can, indeed, take a small group of interested amateurs or a full-scale chorus of practiced students of gospel music and create a souod of beauty, spontaneity and oneness.
Those from either group wishing to join Ethel Caffie-Austin may do so by calling Charlotte Freeman at 676-3347, Sally Nash at 967-3451, or the RAAC office at 676-3193. Those wanting to experience the results of her work may join the singer and her students at the Gay Street Theater in Washington on Saturday, Sept. 19. Ticket prices are $4, $6, and $6. The singing begins at 8 p.m.
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