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Learn about instruments and compositional techniques. Also, explore various musical styles and meet musicians featured on Knowitall.
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Spirituals developed at the same time as work songs on the plantations. Although they were religious songs with a Christian message, spirituals were also heartfelt expressions of the slave experience...
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Music was an important tradition in Africa centuries before Africans were brought to America. Singing was a part of everyday life when people were at work, worship or play. The drum was the most...
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Rhythm and blues was an early form of rock and roll but it also contributed to a smoother sounding musical style called soul. In 1960, Berry Gordy, Jr. began a recording label in Detroit, Michigan...
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From the video production "A Collection of African-American Spiritual and Metered Hymns." Produced by Steve Sweeney.
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From the video production "A Collection of African-American Spiritual and Metered Hymns." Produced by Steve Sweeney.
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Vintage footage from "The Hired Hands Sunday Show," a 30-minute program aired on WIS-TV in Columbia, SC. Features Pappy Sherrill, Grady Lindler, and Ira Dimmery. 1961.