Wings Over Jordan
The Place of the Negro Woman in American Life
CBS (1942)
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Wings Over Jordan was a radio program centered on the Wings Over Jordan Choir, an African American choir directed by Glenn E. Settle. Its broadcasts brought spirituals and other choral music to listeners, with the choir’s performances at the heart of the program.
The title also reflects the show’s place in a broader cultural and historical conversation. This broadcast is identified as “The Place of the Negro Woman in American Life,” pointing to a subject beyond music and to the program’s engagement with African American life and experience.
The listening experience combines the expressive sound of a choir with a program that could give attention to significant social themes. Its music and subject matter offer a distinctive view of a landmark African American radio program.
This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.