This is probably going to sound stupid.
But how did work songs and spirituals help the slaves to do their work?
What I mean is how did it motivate them? Yes I know it helped them get through the day and I know none of us are African slaves at the mo so it won't be a first hand account.
But anyway.
Thanks

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