Introduction to African American Spirituals

The Fisk Jubilee Singers, circa 1880

Wednesday, March 3rd at 7:30pm

Join us for our next virtual Music Enrichment Session, as we explore the music and history of the African American Spiritual Tradition.

Spirituals were born during the enslavement of African people in the American South, and are one of the largest and most significant genres of American music. These melodies have been passed on for generations, and have had an inestimable impact on our musical culture. Each one has a unique and complex history, and often contains multiple meanings. We explore a selection of these melodies and discuss their influence on today’s music and culture.

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