African-American spirituals are often put into two categories: �They are either about hardships encountered here on earth, or the reward expected in heaven. This spiritual exemplifies the former. �It became well known to twentieth century …Read More
African-American spirituals are often put into two categories: �They are either about hardships encountered here on earth, or the reward expected in heaven. This spiritual exemplifies the former. �It became well known to twentieth century America due to recordings by Louis Armstrong and Lena Horne. �It remains popular today. �Melody-part style compositional technique characterizes this arrangement. �The singers will learn it quickly because each part is melodic.