The Fisk Jubilee Singers are young men and women, vocal artists and students of Fisk University in Nashville, Tennessee who sing and travel worldwide.

The original Jubilee Singers introduced ‘slave songs’ to the world in 1871 and were instrumental in preserving this unique American musical tradition known today as Negro spirituals.

They broke racial barriers in the US and abroad in the late 19th century and entertained Kings and Queens in Europe. At the same time they raised money in support of their beloved school.

In 1999, The Singers were featured in The American Experience, a PBS award-winning television documentary series. Produced by WGBH, Boston, the program is called Singers: Sacrifice and Glory.

The Fisk Jubilee Singers continue the tradition of singing the Negro spiritual around the world. This allows the ensemble to share this rich culture globally while preserving this unique music.

In July 2007 the Fisk Jubilee Singers went on a sacred journey to Ghana at the invitation of the U.S. Embassy. This was a history making event as the ensemble traveled to Ghana for the first time and joined Ghanaians in celebrating the nation’s 50th independence anniversary (Golden Jubilee).