The African American Heritage Hymnal

The African American Heritage Hymnal (GIA Publications) serves as a premier ecumenical resource dedicated to the preservation and celebration of the African American musical and liturgical legacy. Compiled by an editorial board of renowned scholars and musicians, this comprehensive collection features 575 selections that span the spectrum of the Black religious experience, including traditional spirituals, classic gospel, contemporary praise songs, and historic Methodist and Baptist hymnody. Beyond its musical notation, which uniquely captures the stylistic nuances of the oral tradition, the hymnal provides essential worship tools such as litanies for the Black Church Year and responsive scriptural readings. It stands as an indispensable cultural and spiritual archive, bridging generational divides and enriching the worship experience for diverse congregations worldwide.

Originally published 2001