Musical Clues: Songs That Led the Way to Freedom
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This episode explores how spirituals contained hidden instructions that guided people toward freedom during the Civil War era.
Send us an email: Delana@greenhousemusicak.com Can music carry secrets? In this episode, we explore how spirituals like Follow the Drinking Gourd and Wade in the Water held hidden instructions during the Civil War era. As we listen closely, we uncover musical clues — in rhythm, repetition, and melody — that helped guide people toward freedom. This episode invites kids to listen beyond the surface and discover how music can carry courage, hope, and direction. green.myflodesk.com/podcast Suppo...
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