Joe Carter — The Legacy of the African-American Spiritual
Joe Carter — The Legacy of the African-American Spiritual
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Born in slavery, the Negro spiritual conveys a generous understanding of the nature of God and of human life. A celebration in word and song — through its hidden meanings, as well as its beauty, lament, and hope.