Fisk Jubilee Singers

What Fisk Jubilee Singers does

The Fisk Jubilee Singers are an a cappella vocal ensemble of approximately 23 student performers from Fisk University in Nashville, Tennessee, founded in 1871 by George L. White to raise funds for the then-financially-distressed university. The ensemble's core product is live performance of Negro spirituals — songs originally sung by enslaved people prior to the Civil War — arranged and preserved as a distinct American musical tradition. Performances are delivered at universities, churches, corporate events, concert halls, and community venues in the United States and abroad, with documented collaborations including Harvard Glee Club, Duke Chapel, First Baptist Capitol Hill, and the National Museum of African American Music.

The ensemble's "technology" is human vocal artistry organized into Soprano (6), Alto (4), Tenor (3), Bass (3) sections plus a 7-member Apprentice track, under the direction of Dr. G. Preston Wilson, Jr., who holds the endowed Mike Curb Fisk Jubilee Singers Chair. Supplementary distribution is via recorded music streamed on Apple Music and Spotify. The ensemble holds a registered trademark (Fisk Jubilee Singers®) and Jubilee Hall — the original singers' residence — was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1975.

The business model is a non-profit, event-driven arrangement with three revenue streams: (1) quote-based live performance fees routed exclusively through Reliant Talent Agency (Heath Baumhor, [email protected]), (2) marginal streaming royalties from Apple Music and Spotify, and (3) donations funneled through the Fisk University giving portal. Customer segments span cultural/educational institutions, religious institutions, corporate clients, and general public audiences. The ensemble is institutionally owned and operated by Fisk University and is not structured for commercial exit or investment.

Name

Fisk Jubilee Singers

Legal name

Fisk Jubilee Singers

Website

https://fiskjubileesingers.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1871

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Fisk Jubilee Singers are a 1871-founded a cappella vocal ensemble of Fisk University students performing authentic Negro spirituals at universities, churches, corporate events, and concert venues, funded by performance fees, streaming royalties, and donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Choral Music Performance Services

NAICS

Musical Groups and Artists (71113)

akta.pro primary industry

Performing Arts Organizations (Theater, Dance, Opera, Music) (BPAGAHAB)

Keywords

• Negro spirituals performance
• A cappella ensemble
• Live concert bookings
• Choral heritage preservation
• Spiritual music recordings

Headquarters

HQ city

Nashville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Performance Fees: The ensemble earns revenue through booking fees for live performances at universities, churches, corporate events, and concert venues
2. Streaming Royalties: Music distributed on streaming platforms including Apple Music and Spotify generates royalty income
3. Donations and Fundraising: Accepts donations through Fisk University's giving portal to support the ensemble's operations and mission

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Fisk Jubilee Singers are an a cappella vocal ensemble of Fisk University students that performs Negro spirituals originally sung by slaves prior to the Civil War. Their primary offerings are bookable live concert performances at universities, churches, corporate events, and concert venues worldwide, complemented by recorded music distributed through major streaming platforms.

Product overview

The Fisk Jubilee Singers are a vocal ensemble from Fisk University in Nashville, TN, offering two primary services: live performance bookings and recorded music available through streaming platforms. The ensemble specializes in performing Negro spirituals, originally sung by slaves prior to the Civil War. They perform at universities, churches, corporate events, and community venues worldwide, while also maintaining a recorded music catalog distributed via streaming services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Live Performance Services Bookable live concert performances by the Fisk Jubilee Singers a cappella ensemble at universities, churches, corporate events, museums, concert halls, and community venues worldwide, preserving and presenting the tradition of Negro spirituals originally sung by slaves prior to the Civil War.
• Recorded Music Streaming

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Fisk UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFisk University is the home institution of the Fisk Jubilee Singers. The ensemble is based at Fisk University in Nashville, TN, and is part of the university's School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics. The ensemble's director holds the Mike Curb Endowed Fisk Jubilee Singers Chair.
• Reliant Talent AgencycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReliant Talent Agency handles all booking inquiries for the Fisk Jubilee Singers. Contact: Heath Baumhor at [email protected], (615) 925-3397
• SAG-AFTRA Nashville LocalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSAG-AFTRA Nashville Local co-hosted the Special Evening with the Fisk Jubilee Singers event celebrating HBCU Legacy and Black History Month
• Harvard Glee ClubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAmerica's oldest collegiate choir (founded 1858) collaborated with the Fisk Jubilee Singers for a joint performance at Spero Dei Church in Nashville
• National Underground Railroad Freedom CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity concert venue in Cincinnati, OH hosting the Fisk Jubilee Singers for a performance celebrating history, harmony, and hope

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Sweet Honey in the Rock: A Grammy-winning African American female a cappella ensemble performing music rooted in the Black experience. Directly comparable as a culturally-rooted, vocal-only ensemble performing heritage repertoire for live audiences and recordings.
• Ladysmith Black Mambazo: A South African male a cappella group preserving Zulu musical heritage with global touring and Grammy recognition. Comparable as a culturally-rooted vocal ensemble whose identity is built on authentic preservation of a specific musical heritage.
• Anonymous 4: A female vocal quartet specializing in medieval and early music with extensive recordings and touring. Comparable as a small, niche vocal ensemble whose business model combines live performance fees and a deep recorded catalog.
• Take 6: An American male a cappella vocal group renowned for gospel, jazz, and spiritual-influenced repertoire with multiple Grammy wins. Comparable as a high-credentialed a cappella ensemble whose live performances and recordings center on African American sacred music traditions.
• Chanticleer: A full-time professional male vocal ensemble performing a wide range of repertoire across classical, jazz, and contemporary. Comparable as a touring vocal ensemble monetized through live performance fees and recordings.
• The King's Singers: A British male a cappella vocal ensemble with a global touring schedule and substantial recording catalog. Comparable as an internationally touring vocal ensemble monetized through performances and recordings.

Broad incumbents

• Pentatonix: A commercially dominant contemporary a cappella group with mainstream pop crossover appeal. Comparable as an a cappella vocal group monetizing live tours, streaming, and brand partnerships — but operating in a much broader, pop-oriented market segment.
• The Tabernacle Choir: A large, internationally recognized choral organization with a long-running broadcast history and major recording catalog. Comparable as a prestigious, long-tenured choral institution monetizing performances and recordings at scale.

Regional players

• Howard University Choir: A leading HBCU choral ensemble with a comparable repertoire of spirituals and African American sacred music. Comparable as a peer HBCU-based vocal ensemble with overlapping heritage programming and institutional performance circuit.
• Morehouse College Glee Club: The premier choral ensemble of Morehouse College, an HBCU with a parallel tradition of performing African American sacred and secular music. Comparable as a peer HBCU-based male vocal ensemble performing Negro spirituals and heritage repertoire.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeopen.spotify.com/artist/0UGSKGxAJfltNONQ4AtETL
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/jubilee-singers
• Xx.com/fiskjubilee

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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