- …many enslaved Africans adopted biblical figures not only as heroes, but as ancestors, to replace the African ancestors from whom they had been torn. -M. Roger Holland, II If you want some understanding of how the enslaved African community lived, struggled, and even hoped, turn to their spirituals.
- Several times during CPR Classical’s Sound of the Season this month, we will be airing “Shout for Joy! African American Spirituals and Music for Christmas.” This show grew out of my desire for a deeper exploration of our country’s full musical heritage, especially critical in light of this year’s extraordinary events.