What is roll jordan roll?

"Roll Jordan Roll" is a traditional African-American spiritual song that dates back to the slavery era in the United States. The song is often associated with the Underground Railroad, the network of safe houses and routes that helped enslaved individuals escape to freedom in the Northern states or Canada.

The lyrics of "Roll Jordan Roll" typically focus on themes of liberation, deliverance, and the hope for a better future. The repeated refrain of "Roll, Jordan, roll" is thought to reference the River Jordan, a symbol of crossing over into freedom.

The song has been passed down through generations and has been recorded by numerous artists in various genres, including folk, gospel, and blues. In recent years, "Roll Jordan Roll" gained renewed popularity when it was featured in the 2013 film "12 Years a Slave," performed by the a cappella group Topsy Chapman and the St. Augustine Church Choir.