The Fisk Jubilee Singers were pioneers of black American culture. Formed in 1871, their many world and US tours enabled people to see and hear the beauty of spirituals (and other kinds of songs). It's no exaggeration to say that they changed the way music was heard - and understood.
Song: Roll, Jordan, Roll
* The official site of the Fisk Jubilee Singers (includes tour schedules and more).
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