In the original score, the keyboard accompaniment has gospel and classical elements ... s lyrics are surprisingly optimistic: “Lift every voice and sing / Till earth and heaven ring / Ring ...

A native of New Orleans, Ledisi’s career has spanned more than two decades thanks to a blend of R&B, gospel and jazz ... The ...

including a portrayal of gospel singer Mahalia Jackson in the 2014 film Selma and 2022's Remember Me: The Mahalia Jackson Story. What is 'Lift Every Voice and Sing'? "Lift Every Voice and Sing" is ...