The Daily Boost #783
Your soul has grown deep as the Mississippi
In 2022, Brother Timothy Frantzich and Robert Robinson, both Minnesotans, traveled the length of the of the Mississippi River, sharing stories, writing songs, and reflecting on the river's history and beauty.
Their journey resulted in Mississippi River Songs, a gospel and blues album. (Unfortunately I can’t locate the album or even this complete song online.)
Shot during the duo’s trip, this video presents a brief but soulful excerpt from the poem “The Negro Speaks of Rivers,” by Langston Hughes. I love the men’s warm spirit and this glimpse into their creative process.
Robert shapes these words by Hughes in his singing:
I’ve known rivers:
I’ve known rivers ancient as the world and older than the flow of human blood in human veins.
My soul has grown deep like the rivers.
(My thanks to Langston Hughes, Brother Timothy, and Robert Robinson.)
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I'm ready to turn out the light here on the Pacific Coast, and thank you Phyllis. once again, for my nighty night treat. This excerpt is so smooth with his round, comforting voice. And I love Langston, Hughes Adrienne
Great! Just a reminder to me that great music doesn’t have to be complicated. In fact the simpler it is, the deeper it can go. Thanks