The Fisk Jubilee Singers are vocal artists and students at Fisk
University in Nashville, TN., who sing and travel worldwide.
The original Jubilee Singers introduced ‘slave songs’ to the world in
1871 and were instrumental in preserving this unique American musical tradition
known today as Negro spirituals. They broke racial barriers in the US and
abroad in the late 19th century and entertained Kings and Queens in
Europe. At the same time, they raised money in support of their beloved school.
In 1999, the Fisk
Jubilee Singers were featured in Jubilee Singers: Sacrifice and Glory,
a PBS award-winning television documentary series, produced by
WGBH/Boston. In July 2007, the Fisk Jubilee Singers went on a sacred
journey to Ghana at the invitation of the U.S. Embassy. It was a
history making event, as the ensemble traveled to Ghana for the first time and
joined in the celebration of the nation’s Golden Jubilee, the 50th independence anniversary.
In 2008, the
Fisk Jubilee Singers were selected as a recipient of the 2008 National
Medal of Arts, the nation's highest honor for artists and patrons of the arts.
The award was presented by President George W. Bush and first lady Laura Bush
during a ceremony at the White House. The Fisk Jubilee Singers continue
the tradition of singing the Negro spiritual around the world. This allows the
ensemble to share this rich culture globally while preserving this unique music.
Black History - Our History
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I love being able to acknowledge a part of Black History that is still around for others to enjoy. Hey Freckles girl! It's Starrla. New blog :-)
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