Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child

This spiritual is arguably the saddest and most mournful of all African-American spirituals and Dr. Driggers has captured that essence of this piece with the piano accompaniment. �The descending chromatic line and the redundant ostinato bass reinforce its emotional depth. �The arrangement is very effective, although quite simple and easy to learn. �It is best suited for an all-boys group, but may be sung by a mixed group as well. �