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Join us on this enlightening journey as Tank Ball discovers the origins, significance and lasting legacy of River Baptisms for the Black community, from the music of gospel legend Mahalia Jackson to the words of Martin Luther King, Jr. and beyond.
Through interviews with Scholar of Africana Religions Ambre Dromgoole and Musician and Minister Rev. Joshuah Brian Campbell, we uncover compelling stories of how the sacred waters have profoundly shaped U.S. history, musical traditions and inspired countless artists.
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In Ritual, Grammy-nominated musician Tank Ball journeys through the long-held rituals and traditions of the South. From the widely-shared to the deeply personal, rituals define a community's relationship between the past and present, and their resonance in the collective regional consciousness.
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