Get on Board Underground Railroad and Civil Rights Freedom Songs, Vol. 2

Product Description GET ON BOARD - the exciting second volume of songs from the African-American experience by this exciting veteren folk duo. GET ON BOARD features appearances by Danny Glover, Peter Yarrow, Pete Seeger, Guy Dacis, Bernice Reagon of Sweet Honey in the Rock and more. Review ". . . Performed with real passion and often jubilation . . . an important document . . . a real celebration of African-American culture." -- All Music Guide, 2007 ". . . a folk statement that is loaded with heritage, power and dignity . . . They offer a fine, contemporary performance . . ." -- Midwest Record, January 2, 2007 "All of these evocative spirituals and freedom songs will make you stop, listen, and wonder . . ." -- Folk & Acoustic Music Exchnage, 2007 "The Harrises . . . pay homage to those who came before them with the utmost respect and reverence. . . . impeccable. (5 stars)" -- About.com, 2007 This husband-and-wife team performs these songs, though born from injustice, with a buoyant spirit that opens them to all listeners." -- No Depression, March/April 2007 About the Artist Kim and Reggie Harris will never be confused with the legions of navel-gazing singer-songwriters who fall into the category of "contemporary folk music." The Harrises have been "walking the talk" for over 30 years, performing modern and historically oriented songs exploring societal ills and proffering positive social messages on stages from Italy to Alaska to the Virgin Islands, in classrooms and auditoriums across America, and on 11 albums (the six most recent on Appleseed) and various compilations. Born and raised in Philadelphia, Pa., both Kim and Reggie were exposed to a wide rang of music through their childhoods. After meeting at summer camp in 1974, the duo continued their friendship that fall at Temple University. As their personal relationship deepened, they began combining their voices and Reggie's acoustic guitar playing in performances at local Philadelphia clubs and coffeehouses. Married in 1976, the duo began a touring schedule that has averaged more than 200 yearly appearances across the country for the past 25 years, with about half of those performances presenting historically-oriented workshops on Underground Railroad songs for students, educators and parents. Writing songs separately, together, and with other musicians, the Harrises' compositions have