Religion in Rhythm: William Grant Still's Orchestrations for Willard Robison's "Deep River Hour"

Researches a period from the early 1930s when African-American composer William Grant Still was engaged by singer-songwriter-bandleader Willard Robison to produce arrangements and orchestrations for Robison's radio program, the "Deep River Hour." Explains that the program began broadcasting on New York City radio station WOR in February 1931 and that Still was associated with it for the next three years. Makes reference to recently discovered materials including an air check of a complete program and notes that Still considered the arrangements he made for the show an important stage in the develpment of his musical skills. Includes numerous musical examples.