Title: African American Steel Guitar Tradition

Tradition

Released: 2007

Format: CD

Label: Sacred Strings Records

Genre: Sacred Steel

Style: Gospel

Country: USA

This CD compilation presents live recordings of Jewell Dominion church services, where the steel guitar serves as the central instrument of praise and worship. Tracks 2 through 6 feature Henry W. White of Detroit, Michigan, whose expressive playing enhances the worship experience. Tracks 7 through 12 showcase James R. Golden, known as “Tubby,” one of the few pedal steel guitarists within the Jewell Dominion tradition. The collection concludes with tracks 13 through 18, led by Lorenzo L. Harrison, widely regarded as the father of the Jewell Dominion steel guitar tradition.

This project highlights the profound musical contributions of these artists, reflecting the rich legacy and spiritual significance of the steel guitar in Jewell Dominion worship services.

​Track List:

1 Introduction by Del & Kelli Grace 1:24

2 Detroit Praise – Henry Wayne White 2:40

3 Praise Music – Henry Wayne White 3:03

4 My Life Is in His Hands – Henry Wayne White 5:01

5 Detroit Train – Henry Wayne White 4:12

6 Something on the Inside – Henry W. White 6:03

7 Cleveland Praise – James R. Golden 3:59

8 Will Jesus Bear the Cross Alone – James R. Golden 3:47

9 Praise Music – James R. Golden 2:59

10 Bishop Ronald Warren Testimony – James R. Golden 3:32

11 Cleveland Train – James R. Golden 3:27

12 I’m A Soldier – James R. Golden 2:06

13 Praise Music – Lorenzo Harrison 4:42

14 You Can’t Hurry God – Lorenzo Harrison 2:12

15 Praise Music – Lorenzo Harrison 1:42

16 Praise Music – Lorenzo Harrison 5:04

17 Bishop Randall Testimony – Lorenzo Harrison 4:04

18 Somebody Touched Me – Lorenzo Harrison 4:23