Slaves used these mediums, among other things to, lift their spirits, let out their sorrows, pass down tradition, and give them hope for the future. ... Black and white spirituals share many tunes and texts; blacks and whites mingled at camp meetings, and musical influences probably traveled both ways. ... They made friends, fell in love, played and prayed, sang, told stories, and engaged in the necessary chores of day-to-day living, from cleaning house, cooking, and sewing to working on garden plots. ...

• Word Count: 2002
• Approx Pages: 8
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate