Appreciation to Music
Fig.13. Although it is a picture of a
white man, this shows how a
white producing company would
present the white man very formally.
If this was written by a black
man would the producing company
present a black man the same
way? (Porter)
white man, this shows how a
white producing company would
present the white man very formally.
If this was written by a black
man would the producing company
present a black man the same
way? (Porter)
Frederick Douglass stated,"Those songs still follow me, to deepen my hatred of slavery, and quicken my sympathies for my brethren in bonds.”
Slave music will forever have an influence on American culture. The lyrics in the songs documented their hardship and hopes, intentions of escaping to freedom, and influenced musical genres today. Their music tells a story, carries their spirit, and lies in our hearts.
Slave music will forever have an influence on American culture. The lyrics in the songs documented their hardship and hopes, intentions of escaping to freedom, and influenced musical genres today. Their music tells a story, carries their spirit, and lies in our hearts.