Jubilee quartets made their way onto the musical scene in the early 20th centuries. It started out as a way for black colleges and universities to money for finances. Jubilee quartets first gained recognition at Fisk University by the Fisk Jubilee Singers. They were the first to establish a tour that brought in a substantial amount of money for their school.
Jubilees quartets usually consist of four to six people that sing together to create harmonious music. Jubilee quartets sing using different music styles such as: four part harmony, melisma, and blues notes. There are also different types of quartets such as: Minstrel jubilee, community-based quartets, and sacred harp, but gospel quartets are the most famous in the 21st century.