This fusion of African tribal chants with Christian hymns was a spiritual lifeline for slaves to cope with their daily realities in the fields.
This fusion of African tribal chants with Christian hymns was a spiritual lifeline for slaves to cope with their daily realities in the fields. Spiritual singing and dancing were also a major part of the display in Congo Square, where musicians trained in European classical music heard and fused their knowledge, skills, and instruments with African music and musicians to co-create jazz.