African-American spiritual first documented in the 19th century, popularized as a baptismal hymn. The 2000 movie version features Appalachian dulcimer and close harmony singing.
A traditional American spiritual often associated with gospel and folk traditions, famously featured in the Coen Brothers' film "O Brother, Where Art Thou?".
A folk spiritual often associated with American roots music, popularized in modern times by Alison Krauss and cinematic use.
This African-American spiritual gained renewed popularity through its use in the film O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000). Its origins likely trace to 19th-century revivalist movements.
Traditional American spiritual popularized by Allison Krauss' haunting a capella rendition for the Coen Brothers' film "O Brother, Where Art Thou?", winning the 2002 Grammy for Album of the Year.