History Notes: The Music of Washington’s World — Slave Music
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History Notes: The Music of Washington’s World — Slave Music
Songs and stories were a daily part of the lives of the enslaved community at Mount Vernon. Historian Larry Earl, Jr. discusses the importance of the music slaves sung during religious services, during work, for recreation, and as code. Historical interpreters perform songs sung by slaves at Mount Vernon.
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