spirituals (songs)

An illustrated songbook of the Black music that was sung during the civil rights protests of the 1960's.

A selection of twenty spirituals, that distinctive music from the time of slavery. Includes piano accompaniment and guitar chords.

A gospel songbook with words and music to such songs as "Jesus loves me," "Swing low, sweet chariot," and "Amazing grace." Includes a section profiling notable gospel musicians.

A compilation of spiritual songs of lasting power and continuing relevance, and as a result, have been passed down from one generation of African Americans to the next.

A folk adaptation of the American black spiritual in which the Lord instructs Noah to "build him an arky, arky" out of "hickory barky, barky.".

Tells the story of the Jubilee Singers, a musical group from Fisk University who toured the world singing slave spirituals as a fund-raiser for the school.

A reflection on African-American history through the lyrics of spirituals. Explores how African American spirituals express the strength of a people to overcome enslavement.

Presents the lyrics of twenty-two African-American spirituals and inspirational songs, paired with Psalm verses and color illustrations, and includes all the songs on an audio CD.

Uses words, images, and songs to capture the range of emotions felt by slaves and those newly freed on their journey from enslavement to emancipation; includes a CD with song recordings, many sung by the author.