Spirituals is a genre of music that originated in African American communities during the era of slavery in the United States. It is characterized by its religious themes and powerful vocal performances, often accompanied by simple instrumentation such as hand clapping or tambourines. Spirituals were used as a means of expressing the struggles and hardships of slavery, as well as a source of hope and inspiration. Today, spirituals continue to be performed and celebrated as an important part of African American culture and history. (AI Generated)
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