The African American songs of survival led to other genres we hear today. “The children of negro spirituals got to be the blues and then came jazz and R&B, and all of them used what was ...

African American Spirituals are songs that familiar to the ear for many. The history of these folk songs tells many stories. Voices from the Past that Resonate: A History of African American ...

This sensational a capella ensemble has developed a unique repertoire of spirituals, traditional African, Caribbean and English folk songs, jazz, gospel, pop and reggae, as well as a fusion of ...

early African American music would become a unifying and driving force among America's slaves. Spirituals, as many of these songs came to be called, expressed faith in God, helped make work more ...

Why is she a Trailblazer? As an African-American woman, Florence Price combined the traditions of classical music with the sound of spirituals and West African rhythms and dance from her own culture.

Gospel music is more than just a genre—it’s an experience, a movement, and a powerful expression of faith, resilience, and joy. Rooted in the rich traditions of African American spirituals, gospel has ...

The first time I went to a mostly African American church service, I was blown away by the music. One word came to mind – Motown. I felt the same beat, the same spirit of listening to groups and ...