Postscript - 'Rhapsody on Negro Spirituals'

During the 1970's and 80's I played soprano cornet with the John Foster & Son Limited, Black Dyke Mills Brass Band of Queensbury, Yorkshire. Recently, I rediscovered a recording which I had been part of ; it is named a 'Rhapsody on Negro Spirituals' by Eric Ball. It includes songs which would have been sung by the slaves toiling in the heat and intolerable living conditions on the Ashley Hall Estate, Jamacia. The song 'I'm A-rollin' Thru An Unfriendly World' is included and the music and dynamic performance and wonderful tones and espression of the members of band have haunted me whilst researching and preparing this chapter. The song 'Ev'ry Time I Feel De Spirit' reminds me of the life of these slaves and the extraordinary hardship of their short lives. The link to the music for you to enjoy and reflect upon is at 'Rhapsody on Negro Spirituals' by Eric Ball.