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Fisk University Jubilee Singers

The Fisk Jubilee Singers are an African-American a cappella ensemble, consisting of students at Fisk University. The first group was organized in 1871 to tour and raise funds for college. Their early repertoire consisted mostly of traditional spirituals, but included some songs by Stephen Foster. The original group toured along the Underground Railroad path in the United States, as well as performing in England and Europe. Later 19th-century groups also toured in Europe.

In 2002 the Library of Congress honored their 1909 recording of "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot" by adding it in the United States National Recording Registry. In 2008 they were awarded a National Medal of Arts.

Birth and Death Data: Born Founded 1871

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1909 - 1927

Roles Represented in DAHR: Vocal group

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= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.

Recordings (Results 51-75 of 82 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Columbia 79593 10-in. 12/22/1920 I know the Lord laid His hand on me Fisk University Jubilee Singers Male vocal quartet, unaccompanied Vocal group  
Columbia 79596 10-in. 12/22/1920 Po' mourner's got a home at last Fisk University Jubilee Singers Male vocal quartet, unaccompanied Vocal group  
Columbia 79597 10-in. 12/22/1920 Ezekiel saw de wheel Fisk University Jubilee Singers Male vocal quartet, unaccompanied Vocal group  
Columbia 79598 10-in. 12/22/1920 You're going to reap just what you sow Fisk University Jubilee Singers Male vocal quartet, unaccompanied Vocal group  
Columbia 79605 10-in. 12/28/1920 Give 'way Jordan Fisk University Jubilee Singers Male vocal quartet, unaccompanied Vocal group  
Columbia 79606 10-in. 12/28/1920 Were you there? Fisk University Jubilee Singers Male vocal quartet, unaccompanied Vocal group  
Columbia 79607 10-in. 12/28/1920 You hear the lambs a-cryin' Fisk University Jubilee Singers Male vocal quartet, unaccompanied Vocal group  
Columbia 79610 10-in. 12/29/1920 I've done what You told me to do Fisk University Jubilee Singers Male vocal quartet, unaccompanied Vocal group  
Columbia 79614 10-in. 12/29/1920 I ain't goin' to study war no more Fisk University Jubilee Singers Male vocal quartet, unaccompanied Vocal group  
Columbia 79615 10-in. 12/29/1920 I wonder if the light will ever shine on me? Fisk University Jubilee Singers Male vocal quartet, unaccompanied Vocal group  
Columbia 79616 10-in. 12/29/1920 I done done what you told me to do Fisk University Jubilee Singers Male vocal quartet Vocal group  
Columbia 79619 10-in. 12/30/1920 You may carry me, you may bury me in the comin' day Fisk University Jubilee Singers Male vocal quartet, unaccompanied Vocal group  
Columbia 79620 10-in. 12/30/1920 My soul is a witness for my Lord Fisk University Jubilee Singers Male vocal quartet, unaccompanied Vocal group  
Columbia 81673 10-in. 4/7/1924 Keep a-inchin' along Fisk University Jubilee Singers Male vocal quartet, unaccompanied Vocal group  
Columbia 81674 10-in. 4/7/1924 Where shall I go to ease my trouble in mind? Fisk University Jubilee Singers Male vocal quartet, unaccompanied Vocal group  
Columbia 81701 10-in. 4/19/1924 Do Lord remember me Fisk University Jubilee Singers Male vocal quartet, unaccompanied Vocal group  
Columbia 81702 10-in. 4/19/1924 What kinda shoes you goin' to wear? Fisk University Jubilee Singers Male vocal quartet, unaccompanied Vocal group  
Columbia 81703 10-in. 4/21/1924 You better get somebody on your bond Fisk University Jubilee Singers Male vocal quartet, unaccompanied Vocal group  
Columbia 81704 10-in. 4/21/1924 Hope I'll join the band Fisk University Jubilee Singers Male vocal quartet, unaccompanied Vocal group  
Columbia 81705 10-in. 4/21/1924 I know the Lord has laid his hands on me Fisk University Jubilee Singers Male vocal quartet, unaccompanied Vocal group  
Columbia W141522 10-in. 1/20/1926 Keep a' inchin' along Fisk University Jubilee Singers Male vocal quintet, unaccompanied Vocal group  
Columbia W141523 10-in. 1/20/1926 Shout all over God's heaven Fisk University Jubilee Singers Male vocal quintet, unaccompanied Vocal group  
Columbia W141524 10-in. 1/20/1926 Steal away to Jesus Fisk University Jubilee Singers Male vocal quintet, unaccompanied Vocal group  
Columbia W141525 10-in. 1/20/1926 Every time I feel the spirit Fisk University Jubilee Singers Male vocal quintet, unaccompanied Vocal group  
Columbia W141547 10-in. 1/23/1926 Ezekiel saw the wheel Fisk University Jubilee Singers Male vocal quartet, unaccompanied Vocal group  
(Results 51-75 of 82 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Fisk University Jubilee Singers," accessed May 1, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/102154.

Fisk University Jubilee Singers. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved May 1, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/102154.

"Fisk University Jubilee Singers." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 1 May 2024.

DAHR Persistent Identifier

URI: https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/102154

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