Joe Beasley Memorial Sacred Harp Album | 2 x Cassette + Booklet

Experience the rich, resonant voices of traditional Sacred Harp singing with The Joe Beasley Memorial Sacred Harp Album, a two-cassette set accompanied by a beautifully detailed booklet. This collection honors Joe Beasley, a devoted singer and organizer who brought the powerful sound of Sacred Harp from his Alabama roots to New York City, where he fostered a vibrant singing community.

Recorded at singings in Alabama between 1954 and 1978, this album captures the raw, unfiltered energy of gatherings at Old Flatwoods (Nauvoo), Concord (Winfield), and Shady Grove (Double Springs). Featuring singers and leaders such as Tom Harper, Travis Keeton, Marie Aldridge, Leonard Lacy, and members of the Beasley family, these recordings have been digitally remastered to preserve their authenticity while reducing tape noise.

Each tape comes with a 28-page booklet, including heartfelt reflections from Joe’s sisters on his life and legacy, as well as rare photographs spanning the 1950s through the 1990s. This set is more than an album—it is a tribute to Joe Beasley’s passion for Sacred Harp singing and a testament to the enduring spirit of this musical tradition.