Wednesday, March 3rd at 7:30pm

Spirituals were born during the enslavement of African people in the American South, and are one of the largest and most significant genres of American music. A mostly oral tradition, these melodies were passed on and adapted by enslaved communities for generations. Each one has a unique and complex history, and often contains multiple meanings. We explore a selection of these melodies and discuss their influence on today’s music and culture…