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ATTENTION

Due to an overwhelming response of excitement and demand from our audience to enjoy the Fisk Jubilee Singers’ Community Sing this Tuesday evening, we’ve moved the performance from The Gatehouse to Aaron Davis Hall.  This means we now have more space to accommodate every one, so come out and enjoy us for a wonderful FREE evening of music and family fun! Call us at 212-281-9240 ext. 19 or 20 to reserve your spot.

Gather the family and become a part of a great American institution and the recipients of the 2008 National Medal of Arts- The Fisk Jubilee Singers. These vocal artists and students from Fisk University in Nashville will lift the entire family's voice in song with their signature inspirational works. Bring the whole family to sing and be part of this world-renowned choir in an evening of joyful song.

The Fisk Jubilee Singers

The Fisk Jubilee Singers are vocal artists and students at Fisk University in Nashville, TN, who sing and travel worldwide. The original Jubilee Singers introduced ‘slave songs’ to the world in 1871 and were instrumental in preserving this unique American musical tradition known today as negro spirituals. They broke racial barriers in the U.S. and abroad in the late 19th century and entertained kings and queens in Europe. At the same time, they raised money in support of their beloved school. In July 2007, the Fisk Jubilee Singers went on a sacred journey to Ghana at the invitation of the U.S. Embassy. It was a history making event, as the ensemble traveled to Ghana for the first time and joined in the celebration of the nation’s Golden Jubilee, the 50^th independence anniversary. In 2008, the Fisk Jubilee Singers were selected as a recipient of the 2008 National Medal of Arts, the nation's highest honor for artists and patrons of the arts. The Fisk Jubilee Singers continue the tradition of singing the negro spiritual around the world. This allows the ensemble to share this rich culture globally while preserving this unique music.

A collaborative presentation with the Neighborhood Concert Series of The Weill Music Institute at Carnegie Hall