Significance Today
The music we hear today can all be traced back to songs and spirituals of the Negro slaves.
Jazz, rock, gospel, and much more all have roots in the lyrical and melodic styles of the Negro spirituals in the 19th century.
Negro spirituals evolved from a combination of European and African sounds.
"Follow the Drinking Gourd" and "Go Down Moses" are among the many spirituals that are still popularized even through all these years.
Negro spirituals evolved from a combination of European and African sounds.
- European instruments such as guitars, drums, and flutes shaped the general styles of the lyrics of the slaves, creating a mix of folk and blues.
"Follow the Drinking Gourd" and "Go Down Moses" are among the many spirituals that are still popularized even through all these years.