Fisk Jubilee Singers

Fisk Jubilee Singers Fisk Jubilee Singers African-American a cappella ensemble The Fisk Jubilee Singers are an African-American a cappella ensemble, consisting of students at Fisk University in Nashville, Tennessee. The first group was organized in 1871 to tour and raise funds for college. Their early repertoire consisted mostly of traditional spirituals, but included some songs by Stephen Foster. The original group toured along the Underground Railroad path in the United States, as well as performing in Europe. Later 19th-century groups also toured in Europe. Quick facts Background information, Genres ... Fisk Jubilee Singers Fisk Jubilee Singers, 1875 Background information Genres A cappella Years active 1871 (1871)–present Close In 2002, the Library of Congress honored their 1909 recording of "Swing Low,…

GENRES: Gospel, Vocal Group