African American spirituals

GPTKB entity

Properties (78)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf musical genre
gptkbp:adaptedInto secular music
modern arrangements
modern worship
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:the_Civil_Rights_Movement
gptkbp:conducted community gatherings
churches
international venues
gptkbp:description religious faith
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label African American spirituals
gptkbp:includes music therapy programs
music anthologies
gptkbp:influence the development of blues music
the development of choral music
the development of folk music
gptkbp:influenced gospel music
jazz music
gptkbp:is_a_celebration_of cultural events
their historical significance
their lyrical beauty
gptkbp:is_a_reflection_of African_American_history
gptkbp:is_aimed_at memorial services
gptkbp:is_characterized_by improvisation
emotional depth
gptkbp:is_featured_in documentaries
music festivals
films
music competitions
sorrow songs
gptkbp:is_part_of African_American_culture
gptkbp:is_popular_among gptkb:Black_History_Month
worship services
community unity
gptkbp:is_recognized_for gptkb:the_Library_of_Congress
a form of artistic expression
their artistic value
their emotional impact
a_vital_part_of_American_music_heritage
gptkbp:is_studied_in cultural significance
musicology
gptkbp:is_used_in cultural celebrations
educational settings
slavery
call and response
community workshops
cultural exchanges
social movements
choirs
theatrical productions
the Underground Railroad
hand clapping
music history courses
music education curricula
interfaith services
schools.
spiritual resilience
messages of faith
gptkbp:maintainedBy oral tradition
gptkbp:notable_feature metaphorical language
gptkbp:occasion social justice
traditional instruments
gptkbp:originatesFrom African_American_communities
gptkbp:performedBy gptkb:the_Harlem_Gospel_Choir
concerts
the Fisk Jubilee Singers
the Sweet Honey in the Rock
gptkbp:publishes songbooks
gptkbp:recordings live performances
various artists
various languages
gptkbp:rootSystem African_musical_traditions
gptkbp:soundtrack 'Go Down Moses'
'Wade in the Water'
'Swing_Low,_Sweet_Chariot'
'This_Little_Light_of_Mine'
gptkbp:taught history and culture
gptkbp:theme hope and freedom
gptkbp:uses social change