Swing Low Sweet Chariot: Measha Brueggergosman sings Spirituals of Freedom (Part 11/14)

In the 4-episode-series "Songs of Freedom" (presented here in 14 parts), Canadian opera singer Measha Brueggergosman takes us on a personal and historical quest as she performs a powerful selection of spirituals - music that emerged from Africa out of the slave trade to America.

In part 11, Measha introduces us to the legendary "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot" and "Go Tell it on the Mountain", while we join her on her personal journey through the culture of Cameroon.

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The award-winning Canadian soprano is recognized around the world for her spectacular voice, innate musicianship, magnificent performance style and vibrant personality. At the 2010 Vancouver Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, 3.2 billion television viewers from across the globe witnessed her singing during the Opening Ceremonies. Her musical range encompasses everything from gospel hymns and jazz standards to classical music. "Songs of Freedom" is a very personal music documentary offering a stylistic blend of musical performance, historical documentary and personal journey. In this film produced and directed by Barbara Willis Sweete, Measha performs a moving and very spiritual collection of ‘Freedom Songs’ that emerged from Africa via the slave trade to America, then to Canada via the United Empire Loyalist migration and the Underground Railroad. "Songs of Freedom"’s score includes 18 songs such as Amazing Grace, Swing Low Sweet Chariot, Go Tell it on the Mountain and Go Down Moses and features the Nova Scotia Mass Choir conducted by Marko Simmonds, the Ebenezar Choir of Cameroon, and introduces the charismatic Cameroon vocalist Sanzy Viany.

Music:
Swing Low, Sweet Chariot (trad., arr. Aaron Davis, Measha Brueggergosman)
Go Tell It on the Mountain (trad., arr. Aaron Davis, Measha Brueggergosman)

Performers:
Measha Brueggergosman - Vocal
Aaron Davis - Keyboards
Rob Piltch - Guitar
Marc Rogers - Bass
Davide Direnzo - Drums
Kevin Turcotte - Trumpet
Terry Promane - Trombone & Tuba
Carlos Del Junco - Harmonica

Nova Scotia Mass Choir
Marko Simmonds - Music Director
Sandra Slawter - President
Ross Billard - Keyboards
Dan Parker - Electric Bass
Gary Steed - Drums

Cameroon Performers
Sanzy Viany - Vocal
Ebowgue Julien Deko - Drum
Ntsama Mangnan - Drum

Assiko Group of Nkolmondo
Poah Noah

Produced & Directed by
Barbara Willis Sweete

Director of Photography
Milan Podsedly CSC

Music Produced & Arranged by
Aaron Davis
Measha Brueggergosman

Production: Rhombus Media, Vision, ZoomerTV