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How did enslaved people interact with music?

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Slaves from different countries, tribes and cultures used singing as a way to communicate during the voyage. ... 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.

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