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How did the slave traders keep the death toll down on board the slave ships?

Roots of Rhythm Directions: Watch the YouTube link above on “Roots of Rhythm, Part 1”. Then, respond to these following five questions about the documentary in a 150-250 word paragraph: What is the “heartbeat” of African music? Where does the tradition of balladers (singing storytellers) come from? How did the slave traders keep the death […]