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Unit Plan
Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: American Passages: Slavery and Freedom: Sorrow Songs

For Students 9th - 10th
Sorrow Songs are examined as the music the African American slaves of the antebellum South to express both sadness and despair as well as well as hope for better. See "Sorrow Songs Activities" for related artifacts and activities.
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Handout
Howard University

Howard University: The Fisk Jubilee Singers

For Students 9th - 10th
Some great photos and a look at The Fisk Jubilee Singers' 1885 travel logbook from their European trip.