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.

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Anup Jalota
Anuradha Bhat
Aodhán King
Baby Sleep Music
Basetsana
Blanca
Blessing Light
Brandon Lake
Casey Darnell
Coletivo Candiero
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DKG KIE
Destiny Marko
Diana
Dumi Mkokstad
Echow Clay
Elias Mello
Ellie Holcomb
Frank Edwards
Franni Cash
Franz Xaver Gruber
Gabriel Brito
Gerson Rufino
Gregatron
Grupo Grace
Gui Brazil
Hillside Recording
Impact Worship
Israel & New Breed
Jah Love
Jeremy Camp
Jervis Campbell
Jesus Culture
Jimmy Clifton
Joe L Barnes
John Lee
John P. Kee
John Rutter
Jon Reddick
Josh Baldwin
João Paulo Lanini
Kaleb e Josh
Kara-Lis Coverdale
Keith & Kristyn Getty
Kieran the Light
LEX
Lakepointe Music
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Lawrence English
Life.Church Worship
Limoblaze
Lindsey Arcaro
Living
Love & The Outcome
Luma Elpidio
Madiel Lara
Marquinhos Gomes
Mass Anthem
Matt Maher
Michael W. Smith
Midian Lima
Miel San Marcos
Montell Fish
O Canto das Igrejas
Oneohtrix Point Never
Orlando Gibbons
Pastor Courage
Paul Kachala
Perimeter Worship
Phil Wickham
Piano Tribute Players
Poranguí
Project of Love
Randy Travis
Rich & Lydia Dicas
Samuel Troc
Sarah Reeves
Simon Wester
Sondae
Southeast Worship
Sovereign Grace Music
Srinivas
Stephen Willo
Strings & Heart
Tamela Mann
Terrian
The Getty Girls
Thomas Tallis
Thomas Ware
Tommy Walker
Ton Carfi
Travis Greene
Twelve24
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Various Artists
Victor Thompson
Victory Worship
We The Kingdom
White Noise Baby Sleep
William Basinski
Chris Brown
Shankar Mahadevan
Skillet
Elevation Worship
Jubin Nautiyal
Hillsong Worship
Brandon Lake
Kumaar
Montell Fish
Josiah Queen
Anuradha Paudwal
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Fernandinho
Sujatha
Gabriela Rocha
Vijay Prakash
Phil Wickham
Sadhana Sargam
Todah Music
Chris Tomlin
Chandler Moore
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M. G. Sreekumar
Un Corazón
Randy Travis
Miel San Marcos
White Noise Baby Sleep
Julliany Souza
Sleeping At Last
Cody Carnes
DIVINE
CeCe Winans
Marco Barrientos
Mc_team
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Tommee Profitt
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Aline Barros
Anne Wilson
Don Moen
Isaias Saad
Abbie Gamboa
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Charity Gayle
Lilly Goodman
Tauren Wells
Kari Jobe
Eli Soares
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MercyMe
Michael W. Smith
Nívea Soares
P. Jayachandran
Sarai Rivera
José Jr
CityAlight
Srinivas
Suresh Wadkar
Matt Redman
Samy Galí
Khamir Music
Planetshakers
Jon Reddick
Kavita Seth
We The Kingdom
Henrik
Pat Barrett
Benjamin William Hastings
Matthew West
Marcos Brunet
Leeland
Aodhán King
Hillside Recording
Paulo Cesar Baruk
James
Josh Baldwin
Vaishali Samant
Jeremy Camp
Gabriel Brito
Tasha Cobbs Leonard
Jervis Campbell
Dante Bowe
Bruna Karla
Lukas Agustinho
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Kristian Stanfill
Léo Brandão
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Evan Craft
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