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African American work songs originated as oral traditions between the 17th and 19th centuries during the era of slavery in the United States. They were first recorded in the post-Civil War era as slavery was ending. Work songs served purposes such as keeping slaves working in rhythm, expressing frustration through creativity, and maintaining connections between workers separated on plantations. Common features included call-and-response formats and use of percussion from bodies and homemade instruments. Wor

Author

Luis Voodoo Alquimia Voodoo

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EN