the National Museum of American African Music (NMAAM) In Nashville, a new new major exhibition will appear on May 10, 2025, celebrating the permanent legacy of one of the most influential audio collections in American history: Jubilee Fisk singers.
Entitled Handing! Ambassadors on a sacred tripThe 2,500 square feet exhibition will continue in the summer, praising the flexibility, art and the cultural influence of the historical choir that was founded at the Fisk University in 1871. By narrating dynamic stories, archiving content, and Multimedia, the exhibition provides visitors with a strong contributor to musicians.
“The Jubilee Fesk sickens played an undeniable role in shaping the American cultural and musical scene,” said Stacy Kojo, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of NMAAM. “We are honored to present this exhibition in NMAAM, allowing more people to communicate with their unusual journey.”
Dr. Aguinea Clark, President of Fisk University, stressed the importance of the continuous group: “This exhibition does not only honor its huge contribution to music, but also emphasizes the vital role in which Fisk continues to form culture and enable the next generation of change makers.”
Jubilee Fisk – which was generally formed to collect funds for the University of Fisk – to the world to the American spirituality of African descent, and mixed African musical traditions with the deep emotional heritage of slavery and survival. Their performance, starting from the nineteenth century, helped redefine American music and left a legacy of cultural pride and perseverance.
The exhibition guides visitors within a major moments in the history of the group, starting with their leading tour in 1871. Visitors will test interactive audio and visual components, including The default jubilee The section, which marries historical recordings with an overwhelming light display. The personal stories of the members of the original group are highlighted in Ambassador paintingswhile introduction A tradition of the annual jubilee in Fisk. Exhibition Fast forward The final division, CodaConnect the legacy of the group with today’s movements for justice and unity.
In addition to studying history, the exhibition works as a celebration of how music has long been used as a tool for resistance, flexibility and empowerment in black society.
