Piano and voice - Digital Download
SKU: LV.22033
Composed by Eastburn. Slavery, Celebrations, Civil War--Union, Patriotism. Lester S. Levy Collection. 4 pages. Published by Johns Hopkins University Sheridan Libraries (LV.22033).
The Contraband's Song of Freedom. Song and Chorus. Words & Music by Eastburn. Published 1865 by W.R. Smith, 135 Nth. Eighth St. in Philadelphia. Composition of strophic with chorus with piano and voice instrumentation. Subject headings for this piece include Slavery, Celebrations, Civil War--Union, Patriotism. First line reads See the light now gently glowing, gilding mountain top and tree..
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