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Yes, it is. The song originated from "Wimoweh", a South African Zulu folk song written by Solomon Linda.

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What African-American folk songs that Expressed the passionate beliefs of the Souths enslaved workers were called?

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What is Korean folk song?

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An African American religious folk song is called what?

Swing low sweet chariot, go down moses, and ole black Joe

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When was South-African Folk-Tales created?

South-African Folk-Tales was created in 1910.


A what is a deeply emotional and religious folk song which a musical tradition among African blacks in the south?

Spiritual


What has the author James Albert Honeij written?

James Albert Honeij has written: 'South African Folk-Tales (The/Folktale Series)'


Are all folk music the same?

no because there might be a African folk music and a british folk music (and definietly they would be nothing the same about those two African beat 'u dunno') yeah so all folk music are not the same!


What are arhoolies?

Arhoolies are African-American folk songs.


What is traditional south African clothing called?

We have many African traditional 'folk' costumes/attire worn by different tribes but mainly at traditional functions. Each tribe has their own traditional gear - mostly very colourful and truly representative of our rainbow nation. But most South Africans wear normal western clothing from day to day.


What is the name's of south african's music?

South Africans listen to most music --Boere Music which is similar to folk music and country music is popular in SA . the new government promotes freedom songs on radio stations and tv .


What is the term to describe an African American religious folk song?

A spiritual.


Is mister banjo an American folk?

Yes it is an American African song


How do south or central Asian indigenous and or folk art reflect the life of the common folk?

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How do south central Asian indigenous and or folk arts reflect the life of the common folk?

gago kayo


What are the different folk song of south east Asia?

no