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Historický kontext náboženských spevov černochov
Historical Context of the Sacred Slave Song

Author(s): David Di Fiore
Subject(s): Fine Arts / Performing Arts, Music
Published by: VERBUM - vydavateľstvo Katolíckej univerzity v Ružomberku
Keywords: Sacred Slave Song; Black Gospel Music; Abolitionist; Ring Shout; Spiritual

Summary/Abstract: The Sacred Slave Song occupies an important part of the history of music in the United States. Also called African-American Spirituals or Negro Spirituals they are very different than the so-called White Gospel Spirituals and hymns.The Sacred Slave Songs played a role in the underground railroad and in the abolition of slavery. This short presentation will summarize some of their history.

  • Issue Year: XX/2021
  • Issue No: 4
  • Page Range: 37-41
  • Page Count: 5
  • Language: English