Describing the African-American influence on American music in all of its glory an d variety is an intimidating—if not impossible—task. African American influences are so fundamental to American music ...
This American hymn, which tells of the faithfulness of ... The most well-known hymn version is this one, written in 1967 by the South African songwriter, Sebastian Temple. It has become an anthem ...
Music played a key role in African American religious life. Hymns and spirituals, many written by black composers, accompanied preaching in the African Methodist Episcopal Church and other ...
"Rejoice in the Lord, O you righteous! Praise befits the upright. Praise the Lord with the lyre, make melody to him with the harp of ten strings! Sing to him a new song, play skilfully on the strings, ...
Christmas hymns sound especially spectacular when ... Go Where I Send Thee” is a traditional African-American spiritual song. The counting aspect of the song — the verses go up to include ...
The African American Studies program is an interdisciplinary program examining African life and culture, both on the African continent and the diaspora. As a student, you will learn about the African ...
During the Great Depression, African Americans were disproportionately affected by unemployment: they were the first fired and the last hired. After Roosevelt was elected, he began to institute hi ...