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One of the most famous African-American spirituals, often performed in Dixieland jazz style. The song symbolizes both funeral processions and celebratory parades.

This African-American spiritual became a jazz staple, famously performed by Louis Armstrong. Its origins trace back to 19th-century oral tradition.

Originally composed as a Christian hymn, this song gained global fame through its adaptation in New Orleans jazz funerals and spiritual traditions.

One of the most famous jazz interpretations was recorded by Louis Armstrong in 1938, cementing the song's status as a New Orleans jazz classic.

A seminal African-American spiritual popularized in jazz traditions, often associated with New Orleans brass band processions. One of the most frequently recorded songs in history.