"Go Tell It on the Mountain" originated as a 19th-century African-American spiritual celebrating the Nativity. First formally published by John Wesley Work Jr. around 1907, it evolved from a folk hymn into a global Christmas standard, famously covered by artists like Peter Paul & Mary. Its call-and-response structure reflects gospel traditions, while lyrics reference Isaiah's prophecy of salvation.
"Go Tell It On The Mountain" is a traditional African-American spiritual later associated with Christmas due to its lyrical references to the Nativity. Marvin V. Curtis's arrangement likely adapts it for modern choral performances.
