album · August 28, 1984

Slave Shout Songs From the Coast of Georgia

The McIntosh County Shouters

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This 1984 album captures the raw, powerful tradition of Georgia Sea Island a cappella gospel music. It is an essential document of a living, breathing musical heritage.

• The album was recorded by Robert Levitt in 1982.
• It was released in 1984 on Folkways Records.
• The group was led by members of the Hamilton, Campbell, and Miles families at the time of this recording.

The McIntosh County Shouters are a group from the Georgia Sea Islands, carrying on the tradition of the Georgia Sea Island Singers. They are known for their powerful gospel music.