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Identify two significant purposes of African or African-American folklore and music.

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Slavery and Joy

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The most important influence on 20th century music? African Americans and the musical culture they brought to this country – developed within the bonds of slavery. Even before the 20th century began, blues music was evolving across the country out of the traditional African slave spirituals, work calls and chants.

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