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2012 Sacred Harp: the punk rock of choral music Sacred harp
singing is considered to be one of the oldest forms of American
folk music. It dates back to the 1700s, to a choral style that
developed in the churches of colonial New England, but
eventually took root in the rural south. It’s a participatory
tradition, which means that singers perform for themselves, not
for an audience. Today, Sacred harp is experiencing something of
a renaissance, some even characterize it as the punk rock of
choral music. An increasing number of music lovers have been
rediscovering this singing style across the country and abroad.
In Berkeley, a sacred harp group