Waltz of the One Soul

“Waltz” is a late 18th century word of German extraction from walzen, a verb meaning ‘revolve.’ In its present-day usage, waltz may refer to a partnered ballroom dance in 3/4 musical time which is typically guided by the… Read More

The Drinking Gourd

During America’s Underground Railroad era (1800-1865), Africans escaping slavery in the south knew through ‘map-songs’ that in order to Steal Away to Jesus, they’d have to Wade in the Water (to throw hunting dogs off their scent) and… Read More