The Jubilee Singers of Fisk University stand as a beacon of hope and a testament to the power of music to transcend barriers and forge a path toward freedom and understanding. Their story is not just a chapter in the Black History of Music but a pivotal narrative that underscores the resilience, courage, and transformative power of a group of young singers who emerged from the shadows of slavery to captivate the world.
Q: "Which musical group had the first international tour"?
A: "The Fisk University Jubilee Singers."
A real question asked on a recent episode of Jeopardy!
Thank you sir for this piece about not only my beloved alma mater and the moral courage and bravery of Fisk University's Jubilee Singers, who introduced the world to gospel music. Thank you for highlighting the work of my fellow Fiskite Dr. David Levering Lewis, 2X Pulitzer Prize recipient. As us Fiskites say, "her sons and daughters are ever on the altar." Again, much appreciation and thanks.
Years ago my husband bought me the four-CD collection Wade In the Water - a history of American American spirituals through 67 songs covering decades. Published by Folkways Recordings.
Q: "Which musical group had the first international tour"?
A: "The Fisk University Jubilee Singers."
A real question asked on a recent episode of Jeopardy!
Thank you sir for this piece about not only my beloved alma mater and the moral courage and bravery of Fisk University's Jubilee Singers, who introduced the world to gospel music. Thank you for highlighting the work of my fellow Fiskite Dr. David Levering Lewis, 2X Pulitzer Prize recipient. As us Fiskites say, "her sons and daughters are ever on the altar." Again, much appreciation and thanks.
Years ago my husband bought me the four-CD collection Wade In the Water - a history of American American spirituals through 67 songs covering decades. Published by Folkways Recordings.
https://folkways.si.edu/wade-in-the-water-african-american-sacred-music-traditions-vol-i-iv/gospel/album/smithsonian