What purpose did songs serve for the enslaved ?

Music was a way for slaves to express their feelings whether it was sorrow, joy, inspiration or hope. Songs were passed down from generation to generation throughout slavery. These songs were influenced by African and religious traditions and would later form the basis for what is known as “Negro Spirituals”.

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It gave enslaved people hope and a feeling of worth when they were going through enslavement. It also helped take their mind off of the horrors of enslavement just for a bit.

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