The Singing Campaign For Ten Thousand Pounds
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A landmark work in the history of American music and post-Civil War philanthropy, this volume chronicles the extraordinary fundraising journey of the Fisk Jubilee Singers, the celebrated ensemble of formerly enslaved students from Fisk University in Nashville, Tennessee. Gustavus D. Pike details the group's ambitious concert tours across the United States and Great Britain, undertaken to raise the then-staggering sum of ten thousand pounds for their fledgling institution. Written with the earnest, inspirational tone of a cause deeply believed in, the narrative presents the singers' triumphs before royalty, clergy, and common audiences alike, illustrating how their powerful renditions of African American spirituals moved hearts and opened wallets across two continents. The Singing Campaign for Ten Thousand Pounds stands as both a primary historical document and a testament to the resilience and artistry of a group of young people who helped introduce the world to the profound beauty of the spiritual tradition.
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A landmark work in the history of American music and post-Civil War philanthropy, this volume chronicles the extraordinary fundraising journey of the Fisk Jubilee Singers, the celebrated ensemble of formerly enslaved students from Fisk University in Nashville, Tennessee. Gustavus D. Pike details the group's ambitious concert tours across the United States and Great Britain, undertaken to raise the then-staggering sum of ten thousand pounds for their fledgling institution. Written with the earnest, inspirational tone of a cause deeply believed in, the narrative presents the singers' triumphs before royalty, clergy, and common audiences alike, illustrating how their powerful renditions of African American spirituals moved hearts and opened wallets across two continents. The Singing Campaign for Ten Thousand Pounds stands as both a primary historical document and a testament to the resilience and artistry of a group of young people who helped introduce the world to the profound beauty of the spiritual tradition.
