Carletha Sullivan

"... in music tra- dillons “There arc complex rhythms that arc absolutely riveting." Thc shout is not easily learned. it's natural instinct. it's not something you learn. You inherit it,” Carletha Sullivan said. i've never seen anyone else able to do it besides thc people herc.” “You learn from your parents and grandparents, and uncles," said Venus Mclver, “lt was just something ..."

"... sometimes resembles dancing, members of the McIntosh County Singers are quick to point out that it is not dance. “You cnn bo ostracized from the church for dancing,” said Carletha Sullivan, who grew up on shouting. “This we do at the church, so uhuh If you notice, we never cross our feet. If you cross your feet, that is considered dancing ..."

"... houses after formal religious services ended and the benches were moved to make way for the Menthen of the group are Lawrence Mclver, Benjamin Reed, Harold Evans, Odessa Young, Carletha Sullivan, Vertie Mclver. Freddie Palmer, Venus Mclver, Alberta Sallins, Bettye Ector and Oneitha Ellison. Patriarch of the McIntosh County is septuagenarian Lawrence Mclver. He is the group's lead singer of “songster,” ..."