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Reblogged by jsonstein@masto.deoan.org ("Jeff Sonstein"):
Deglassco ("D. Elisabeth Glassco") wrote:
Ring shouts, work songs, and field hollers have left a profound impact on the development of musical styles like Dixieland, blues, and jazz. Enslaved Africans, drawing from their rich African rhythms, played a pivotal role in creating these musical genres.
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