i song sung by the African-Americans about their religion and striving for freedom. these were often sung in the fields as they worked or in secret meeting as the white Americans did not allow them to sing them any other time.
Negro Spirituals have had a huge influence on the Gospel Music we know today. The history of black Gospel music is incredible. It's a direct descendant of the Spirituals sung by the American slaves....
There are hundreds if not thousands of them; it's impossible to tell which one you're referring to. If you're asking what it means, it refers to a traditional religious song created by enslaved...
Black Slaves did.Negro spirituals, the religious folk songs of black American slaves, were among the first songs created in America. Many slaves discovered comfort and joy in the Christian religion...