Behind the Song: Were You There {When they Crucified My Lord}
When you think of Spirituals, often upbeat songs such as Swing Low Sweet Chariot and Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho comes to mind. However, some spirituals, such as Were You There {When they Crucified My Lord} are much slower and thought provoking. Were You There enhances the pain those bound to slavery suffered. The tune and words are almost […]
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