The Maryland Spirituals Initiative sings "Woke Up This Morning."
Grades 3-5
Gospel music, like many popular and communal art forms, does not easily translate to notation. There are a number of culturally informed performative and musical practices that are not captured on sheet music. Visit the Water's Edge Museum YouTube channel to play a performance of "Woke Up This Morning" by the Maryland Spirituals Initiative. Compare the performance to the lyrics below.
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