Spirituals are acapella songs that african american slaves would sing while working. They are often religious and expressed either freedom from their slavery or for expressing emotions. Spirituals were sung to keep slaves sane and comforted while labouring.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-zlSq4mWiE
This song was used to establish and keep a rhythym going while slaves work.
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