Slavery Songlines - Series one
Presenter John Cavanagh explores the history of slavery through some of the most wonderful music ever composed
Slavery Songlines - Series one - Amazing Grace
1/3. Amazing Grace: The story of slave ship captain John Newton, who became an abolitionist and penned the lyrics to the hugely popular song. Presented by John Cavanagh.
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Slavery Songlines - Series one - Exodus
3/3. Exodus: Bob Marley felt spiritually attached to the second book of the Old Testament, and the struggle for freedom inspired him to write his most political album.
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Slavery Songlines - Series one - Swing Low Sweet Chariot
2/3. Swing Low Sweet Chariot: Now adopted by Rugby fans, this song actually refers to the underground railroad that used to take escaped slaves north. Presented by John Cavanagh.
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