An African American musical group in Michigan that's been singing spirituals since the Civil Rights era is about to give its final concert.

ASHLEY JACKSON: In African American spirituals, for me, the ingenuity lies in the coded language. Looking at the lyrics, I was captivated by, you know, water being the symbol of freedom, of being ...

Probably not African American spirituals, not to mention jazz or West African rhythms. But after you hear Ashley Jackson's new album, you will think of all of these musical genres.

There is no fee required for older music that is already in the public domain, which includes African American spirituals in our current hymnal.

In an unprecedented display of musical dominance, African American Christmas carols have confidently claimed their superiority over all other holiday music. Their unmatched ability to infuse soul ...

Panion’s own pieces are also on the program, including “Fanfare and Elegy,” “Dreams of Hope for Solo Violin and Orchestra,” and his “African American Spirituals Suite.” ...

In celebration of Black History Month, the First Presbyterian Church presents a new concert series celebrating Black composers and African American spirituals.

The rousing overture has motifs taken from African American spirituals. The curtain rises on a set reminiscent of a room in an old church basement where many a choir rehearsal has taken place.

Voices from the Past that Resonate: A History of African American Spirituals will be presented at the Union County Heritage Museum, Thursday, Feb. 20, at noon. The public is invited.

A year ago, Lansing’s Earl Nelson Singers gave their final concert. The group which sang African American spirituals had been performing in the city and around the country for 60 years.