The Jubilee quartet genre started in the mid 1800’s. The name originated from Fisk University’s Fisk Jubilee Singers. This genre is also called the African American Quartet. The Fisk Jubilee Singers were extremely popular and often sang negro spirituals. They were the first jubilee quartet to tour and be compensated. The quartet usually consists of four male singers the low bass, baritone (usually the soloist), 2nd tenor, and high tenor.