Songlines - Songs of Freedom

Songlines - Songs of Freedom - Episode 1

John Cavanagh explores the history of slavery through music. 1/3. Amazing Grace: The story of lyricist, John Newton, the slave ship captain who ultimately became an abolitionist.

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Songlines - Songs of Freedom - Episode 2

John Cavanagh explores the history of slavery through music. 2/3. Swing Low Sweet Chariot: We hear the remarkable story of Harriet Tubman and the development of the spiritual.

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Songlines - Songs of Freedom - Episode 3

John Cavanagh explores the history of slavery through music. 3/3. Exodus/Move: In this programme we hear about the ideas and history that inspired Bob Marley's legendary album.

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