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African American Spirituals

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Go Down, Moses
Performed by Paul Robeson
Recorded 1965
 
 
In this freedom song of African American slaves, identification with the Old Testament Jews, with Moses, and with a wrathful, protective God is direct and powerful.
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Last modified July 10, 2012