The Rugby Football Union has announced a review into the historical context of its anthem Swing Low, Sweet Chariot, due to its links to slavery and its regular presence at England internationals. The ...

England rugby union bosses are reviewing the use of the slave-era song “Swing Low, Sweet Chariot” as a chant by fans, saying many may not be aware of its “historical context.” The Rugby Football Union ...

Louis Armstrong was a trumpeter, singer, and bandleader who became one of the most inspirational figures in jazz history. Born in New Orleans, Armstrong rose from poverty to worldwide fame with his ...

The sound of 'Swing Low, Sweet Chariot' being belted out by an 80,000 crowd at Twickenham could become a thing of the past after the Rugby Football Union said Thursday it was looking into the singing ...

Over the last few weeks Black Lives Matter campaigners and activists have highlighted how Britain still glosses over the racist reality of its history. Statues of slave traders are being pulled down ...

OKLAHOMA CITY -- The Oklahoma House has named "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot" as the official gospel song of the state. The House voted 89-0 Monday to approve the bill by Rep. Jabar Shumate of Tulsa ...

Joan Baez delivered spare, captivating versions of three songs from her repertoire on Friday night at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center. Baez initially ...