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Angela and Joshua explore the depths of the American Negro Spiritual with Dr. Everett McCorvey, noted tenor, conductor, and founder of the American Spiritual Ensemble. They explain how the American Negro Spiritual differs from gospel, its foundational relationship to American music, and how the art form transcended from the cotton fields to concert halls worldwide.
Featured Music:
"You Must Have That True Religion" by Roland Carter, performed by American Spiritual Ensemble
"Soon I Will Be Done" arranged by Robert Jefferson, performed by American Spiritual Ensemble
"Didn't My Lord Deliver Daniel" performed by American Spiritual Ensemble