Steve,
It was a hasty remark - not a well-thought out comment.
And, I do think that what some may call "revisionist" history has a strong
place in letting today's students know that the slaves did not sing while
working because they were just peachy-keen happy with their lot in life. One
reason for the songs has to do with covert communications among slaves. I
hope that someday someone will write more on how the slaves communicated in
song. I've seen bits and pieces of it.
Anne
Anne Pemberton
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