not negro African American well they lead gosbel and singing and much more important stuff for batist churches today ( batist is still Christianity)
Christmas Spirituals was created in 1960.
Sings Spirituals was created in 1959.
Who is singing the lead on You Belong To Me,on the YouTube video?Mike Kelly or Joey Vann
Back Porch Spirituals was created in 2001.
The lead singer of Hoobastank is Doug Robb.
I believe that several of the group members alternated singing lead.
By singing symbolic anti-slavery spirituals (ex. Michael Row Your Boat Ashore) and speaking in pseudo-languages (such as geechee and gullah) the massas did not understand.
Why the slaves sung spirituals because it was codes so the white did not know they were going to escape.
Melodic Spirituals - 1949 was released on: USA: 19 August 1949
Slaves sang spirituals as a form of emotional release, to preserve their culture and traditions, and to communicate covert messages of resistance and hope to each other. These songs also provided a sense of community and uplifted their spirits during difficult times.
The lead singing is shared mainly between Scott and Seth Avett.