African American Carols, from Family Christmas Online^TM

In the 1800s, many white Americans noted the rich tradition of "Negro Spirituals," and some performers even attempted to emulate them in minstrel shows and other venues. But within the constantly-changing African American community, the rythms and raw emotional power of those spirituals gave birth to what we now call "Traditional" Gospel music, as well as Jazz and the Blues.

The best-known African American Christmas song is probably "Go Tell it on the Mountain," which became popular with white audiences many decades ago. But many other traditional African American Christmas songs deserve the same notice. We hope to add several here as time permits.

The following three songs are currently in our catalog:

• Go Tell It On the Mountain
• Last Month of the Year
• Children Go Where I Send Thee

Others to be added include:

• Rise up Shepherd and Follow
• Sweet, Little Jesus Boy

As you may have guessed, I especially enjoyed putting the Christmas music pages together because I am a musician myself. Whatever else you get out of our pages, I hope you come away with some great ideas for "sharing the joy."

And please stay in touch!

    - Paul Race

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