Spirituals

Spirituals emerged in the mid-19th century among African-American slaves in the United States, characterized by soulful, a cappella harmonies, syncopated rhythms, and call-and-response patterns. These hauntingly beautiful songs, often rooted in Christian hymns and biblical themes, served as coded messages for escape, resistance, and hope. As spirituals evolved, they incorporated African-American musical traditions, such as blues and gospel, while maintaining a distinctive, emotive quality. The genre's popularity peaked during the Civil Rights Movement, with its powerful, heartfelt sound influencing artists across genres, including gospel, soul, and folk. Spirituals' unique blend of African-American musical heritage, Christian spirituality, and social activism sets it apart from other genres, while its impact can be heard in the works of influential artists who have carried its legacy forward.

Latest Spirituals Release
Top Artists Spotify Logo
The Fisk Jubilee Singers
Mavis Staples
Mahalia Jackson
Eleni Baker
Odetta
Jessye Norman
Top Playlists
The Sound of African-American Classical 4 Spirituals artists
Opera Classics 2 Spirituals artists
Country Summer Vibes🤠 1 Spirituals artist
Country Love Songs❤️🔥 1 Spirituals artist
WYEP's Weekly Mix 1 Spirituals artist
Flobots Top Radio 1 Spirituals artist

RecentMusic users are tracking 26 Spirituals artists for new releases, and have access to the full timeline of 556 releases .

Join them and feed your new music addiction, and add the Spirituals artists you love!

Get Started Browse Arists
  1. August 30, 2024
  2. July 19
  3. June 21
  4. June 18
  5. June 14
  6. May 17
  7. April 30
  8. April 26
  9. April 19
  10. April 19
  11. April 9
  12. March 15
  13. March 1
    undefined album image
    Yeshua
    1 tracks
  14. January 5
  15. December 30, 2023
  16. October 20
  17. October 20
  18. October 20
  19. October 13
  20. October 6
  21. September 22
  22. September 22
  23. September 18
  24. September 15
  25. September 1
  26. August 30
  27. July 3
  28. June 9
  29. March 24
  30. March 15
  31. February 17
  32. February 10
  33. February 3
  34. February 3
  35. February 3
  36. January 23
  37. January 20
  38. January 13
  39. December 2, 2022
  40. November 25
  1. August 30, 2024
  2. April 26
  3. April 9
  4. October 20, 2023
  5. October 20
  6. October 13
  7. March 24
  8. March 15
  9. February 17
  10. February 3
  11. February 3
  12. January 20
  13. October 28, 2022
  14. August 19
  15. May 20
  16. January 21
  17. January 21
  18. October 14, 2021
  19. September 24
  20. September 3