Spirituals

Spirituals are a form of Christian folk music that originated in the United States during the 19th century. They are typically characterized by their use of call-and-response patterns, as well as their use of spiritual themes and religious lyrics. Spirituals often feature a strong sense of harmony and are often performed a cappella. They are often seen as a form of protest music, as they were often used to express the struggles of African Americans during the period of slavery.

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The Fisk Jubilee SingersMavis StaplesOdettaMahalia JacksonPastor T.L. Barrett and the Youth for Christ ChoirJessye NormanBarbara HendricksLeontyne PriceThe Fairfield FourPaul RobesonThe Golden Gate QuartetAlan Lomax

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