The Influence Of Black Slave Culture On Early America

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train" of the song likely represented an escape method, such
as the Underground Railroad. Another type of music distinct to African slaves
was gospel. These songs originated in plantation fields as work songs, and were
later sung in churches of Black congregations. They were intended to enliven a
crowd, and employed bright music and joyful lyrics. Gospel music contributed to
the development of musical genres historically considered "white", such as rock'
n'roll and country and western.

Religion

Before Blacks came to America, they had their own highly developed
religious beliefs. Most cultures believed in one almighty God, and the ideas of
good and evil. They also practiced "ancestor worship", believing that dead
family members could influence aspects of their lives. A main difference
between African and Christian religions, however, is that Africans did not find
it necessary to convert all other cultures to their religion. Thus Africans
were rather resistant to the ...

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