What's the Legacy of African American Spirituals?

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What's the Legacy of African American Spirituals?

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Apr 12, 2023

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The spirituals created by enslaved African Americans as a means of expression and communication have impacted both artistic and social movements throughout U.S. history. Learn more in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://people.howstuffworks.com/culture-traditions/cultural-traditions/slave-spiritual-music.htmSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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What's the Legacy of African American Spirituals?

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