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If you Google 'slave songs' you will get a lot of song lyrics, sheet music and whatnot. Many of these 'spirituals' had a very steady rhythm because the songs were often used to match and support the rhythm of the work in the field.
The song "Jimmy Crack Corn", also named "Blue Tail Fly" was the first one to become widely popular.
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The Battle Hymn of the Republic why was this song sung during war?
it was sung for the benefit of the emancipation and freedom of the slaves
Did slaves sing song?
Yes. Slaves commonly sung songs to make the day's work go faster.
What year did blues start?
When was blues music invented? The answer is in 1911,at the corn fields. The slaves were not allowed to talk so they sung.
What types of songs were sung by slaves during field work?
Spirituals were often sung by slaves.
What was the song follow the drinking gourd used for?
it was sung by runaway slaves. the 'drinking gourd' is in reference to the big dipper (the stars)
What is the difference between a spiritual and a gospel?
The main difference is the origin of the song. Spirituals originated from the slaves sung to lift their spirits.
What is the point of blues music?
The point of "BLue" music is for people to express their feelings in a song, once sung by black American slaves, singing about their blues (downs) which was being slaves.
What is that Irish song played at hockey games?
It is not about soccer, but The Fields of Athenry is an Irish song that is sung at many soccer matches.
Where can one listen to the song Fields of Gold sung by Eva Cassidy?
One can listen to Eva Cassidy's song "Fields of Gold" on a variety of sites. These include YouTube, Last FM, iTunes and MP3 sites such as MP3 Sheriff and My MP3.
Who sung the song Waterloo?
Abba was the band that sung the song 'Waterloo'.
Who sung the song in the end?
Linken park has sung the song in the end.
What did slaves sing when they were working in the fields or picking cotton?
Slaves sang while they were working in the fields to pass the time away. Usually they would sing about home or family, and sometimes a song that they would sing would be a coded message.
