English. Text Source: Based on 'He Never Said a Mumblin' Word,' Negro spiritual. Text by Langston Hughes.
This arrangement is part of Margaret Bonds? cantata Simon Bore the Cross which pulls into sharp focus individuals of African descent who were integral components of the gospel story: King Balthazar and Simon of Cyrene. Dynamic and powerful, this piece is based on the Negro spiritual "He Never Said a Mumblin' Word.".
