Roll Jordan Roll: John Lomax's Historic Folk Music Discovery #shorts

Discover the powerful early recordings of 'Roll Jordan Roll' collected by visionary folklorist John Lomax. These spirituals offer a glimpse into preserved African American musical heritage. #JohnLomax #FolkMusic #Spirituals #AfricanAmericanHistory #MusicPreservation
Extract from African Odysseys screening of PBS documentary History Dectective’s Slave Songbook tracing the development of Negro Spirituals and cultural connections to Africa The African Odysseys monthly, educational, anti-racist film programme now in its 20th year was cancelled by the British Film Institute who refused to run a legally required Race Equality Impact Assessment, against expert advice from 25 academics, while rejecting an open letter to keep it from Professor Gus John and 18,000 people who signed the petition in support of https://www.change.org/p/save-17-years-of-black-film-history-at-british-film-institute/u/34332068The series carries on at various London venues www.blackhistorywalks.co.uk

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