It traces black history in Ireland as far back as the Viking and Roman eras, through to the presence of African American GIs ...

Nashville is a city bustling with activity during the sweltering summer months. From cultural celebrations to arts ...

Explore the contributions of Black music icons who shaped the industry and American culture during Black Music Month.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - It’s a once in a decade opportunity happening at the National Museum of African American Music.

Long before country music took over Nashville, its "Music City" nickname was coined. The Fisk Jubilee singers, now world-renowned, were part of the origin story that traces back to the 1870s.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Nashville wouldn’t have the nickname Music City without the Fisk Jubilee Singers. The spiritual singers, formed in 1871, are credited with saving Fisk University from ...

But the impact of the Fisk Jubilee Singers reverberated far beyond the Nashville campus. Although the original group disbanded in 1878, they left an indelible mark on music history by elevating the ...

A hush fell over the more than 500 people in attendance at the Historic Grove Theatre when the Fisk Jubilee Singers entered the auditorium on the evening of Good Friday evening. “I felt as if I was in ...

In the essay, he provided a capsule history of “the pilgrimage of the Fisk Jubilee Singers.” It began shortly after the train-stop incident. The year 1871 was a crucible.

After a year-long search, Fisk University has chosen a familiar voice to serve as the next director of the world-renowned Jubilee Singers. G. Preston Wilson, Jr., will take on the role in January ...

The Fisk Jubilee Singers originated in 1871 and mostly performed spirituals. In 2021, the historic group won their first Grammy Award for Best Roots Gospel Album for Celebrating Fisk!