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Captive Passage
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Work Songs
Much of the work done by enslaved Africans was accompanied by song. Songs helped to regulate group movements in heavy efforts and also made the time pass by more quickly. Work songs also gave slaves a way to practice a passive form of rebellion. Through song, slaves could communicate information with one another, express their thoughts and desires, and even make fun of their owners without being punished.
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