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Deep River (1917)

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Deep River (1917)

Tenor Omar Bowey sings Harry T. Burleigh's concert spiritual "Deep River," accompanied by Kamel Boutros. "Deep River” which became the hit of the recital season in 1916-1917. It was sung by many, including Roland Hayes, Sidney Woodward and President Woodrow Wilson's daughter, Margaret. Marian Anderson and Paul Robeson both recorded versions in 1916.  Bowey and Boutros performed as a part of the Harry T. Burleigh Society tribute to Burleigh's Annual Service of Negro Spirituals on Friday, March 31, 2017 at St. George's Church in New York City.


Performance Venue: 

St. George's Church, New York City.


Composer/Arranger: 

Burleigh, Harry T.


Date of Composition: 

1917


Performing Artists:

  • Omar Bowey, tenor

  • Kamel Boutros, accompaniment

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