VARIOUS, Classic Southern Gospel, (Smithsonian/Folkways 40137). Get your education of American roots music with these 22 tracks spanning over 50 years, along with a helpful 28-page booklet. Included are Bill Monroe, Dock Boggs, The Country Gentleman and Doc Watson, as well as shape note songs recorded live. Given the varied sources, the sound quality is consistently remarkable. Hurray for Smithsonian/Folkways for keeping this vibrant and important music alive!

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