April's Spiritual "Ride On King Jesus" On The Spirituals Radio Project
Roger shares why African Americans shunned spirituals like "Ride On, King Jesus" after the Civil War. He talks about the role rhythm played, and what significance this spiritual would have had for a volunteer army regiment of escaped slaves that fought for the Union.
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Song played:
"Ride On King Jesus"
by Jireh Gospel Choir
Album "Get UP"
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