American Experience S12E13 — Jubilee Singers: Sacrifice and Glory

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American Experience•Season 12•Episode 13

Jubilee Singers: Sacrifice and Glory

7.1/10 · 35 votesMay 1, 200055 min

Ranked #11 of 15 in Season 12•−0.4 vs season avg

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Former slaves spread the gospel of African-American music in an inspiring 2000 chronicle of the 1870s Tennessee vocal group Jubilee Singers that introduced such songs as "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot" and "This Little Light of Mine" into popular culture. Dion Graham narrates the hour, which

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Episode Summary

"Jubilee Singers: Sacrifice and Glory" is episode 13 of American Experience season 12. It scored 7.1/10 from 35 votes, ranking #11 of 15 episodes this season (season average 7.5). It aired on May 1, 2000.

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