African American spirituals
Fisk Jubilee Singers continue to sing spirituals 150 years later
By Adelle M. Banks — October 6, 2021
(RNS) — ‘Fisk Jubilee Singers are artists and do not limit themselves to just Negro spirituals,’ its director said. ‘There’s versatility in our choice of music when we have celebrations.’
Bobby McFerrin: Praying as he sings
By Kim Lawton — June 26, 2013
(RNS) His newest album, “spirityouall,” includes adaptations of traditional African-American spirituals and devotional songs that McFerrin composed.
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