Includes scenes of Dr. Angelou discussing the function of music in Africa (used to communicate, entertain and instruct) and how slavery influenced the evolution of African American spiritual music.

On Thursday, February 13, a saxophone section heralded the premiere of a Bach Festival performance that extended well beyond ...

Describing the African-American influence on American music in all of its glory an d variety is an intimidating—if not impossible—task. African American influences are so fundamental to American music ...

The first time I went to a mostly African American church service, I was blown away by the music. One word came to mind – Motown. I felt the same beat, the same spirit of listening to groups and ...

O, Le' Me Shine, Shine Like a Morning Star! is a Spiritual that African American composer William Dawson sets to upbeat and ...

African American Spirituals are songs that familiar to the ear for many. The history of these folk songs tells many stories. Voices from the Past that Resonate: A History of African American ...

Countertenor Darryl Taylor discusses "Dear Friends and Gentle Hearts," a collaboration with soprano Louise Toppin that includes more than 40 recordings of African American art songs.

Host Scott Yoo follows the trail of great African American composer Florence Price ... Walwyn to discover where Price grew up and the spiritual music she was surrounded by in the South before ...