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Slave Song
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While Southern slaves accepted the religion of their white masters, they also transformed it into a distinctly African American faith, often with themes of freedom and redemption. Here the slave song "Daniel" is performed by Willis Proctor and Group A in a modern recording.
"Daniel" performed by Willis Proctor and Group A, from Southern Journey: Georgia Sea Islands, Vol. 12 (Rounder Records CD 1712) (c)and(p)1998 Rounder Records Corp. All rights reserved.
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United States (History); Slavery in the United States; African American History
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