Summary
Organization name
The Spirituals Project
other names
TSP
1998
Tax id (EIN)
84-1484371
Category
Arts, Culture & Humanities
Address
University of Denver-Ruffatto Hall Room 307 1999 East Evans AvenueDenver, CO 80210
Denver County, CO, US
Our mission is to preserve and revitalize the music and teachings of the sacred songs called "spirituals," created and first sung by enslaved Africans in America in the 18th and 19th centuries. Our goal is to ensure that the spirituals will be passed on for many generations to come. A gift to The Spirituals Project is a givt to The Future.
Testimonials
"The Spirituals Project is one of Denver's greatest treasures" - Governor John Hickenlooper "The voices of enslaved Africans are alive and sing free, thanks to The Spirituals Project." - Gloria Neal, Multimedia Journalist I wanted to thank you...for bringing the REAP Conference to such a successful conclusion. It was a spectacular opportunity for those of us with an interest in the Negro Spiritual to gather and share our interest with one another and with the community.
Mission
Our mission is to preserve and revitalize the music and teachings of the sacred songs called spirituals, created and first sung by enslaved Africans in America in the 18th and 19th centuries.
Background Statement
The Spirituals Project is a secular nonprofit organization located on the University of Denver campus, dedicated to the preservation and revitalization of the music and teachings of the sacred folk songs created and first sung by enslaved Africans in America during the 18th and 19th centuries. Founded in 1998 by Dr. Arthur Jones, TSP has program areas that include: Performance, Cultural Preservation, and Education. The organization has "A Choir". The organization's board members and other volunteers provide interactive presentations, recitals and sing-a-alongs for schools, community groups, senior citizen homes and private functions. Through oral history archiving, workshops and lectures, international networking, and museum installations TSP is able to preserve significant aspects of the legacy of the music. TSP offers lectures and workshops to youth and adult learners in schools and presentations in collaboration with community partners. As a multi-racial organization, TSP facilitates dialogue around inclusiveness and diversity awareness while paying tribute to a time-honored African American cultural tradition.
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Organization Data
Denver, CO 80210