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Episode 2

Episode 2 of 3

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.

In this short series of three Songlines Specials, presenter John Cavanagh explores the history of slavery through some of the most wonderful music ever composed.

2/3. Swing Low Sweet Chariot:

Now adopted by the English Rugby fans, the song actually refers to the 'underground railroad' that used to take escaped slaves north. In this programme we hear about the remarkable story of Harriet Tubman and the development of the spiritual.

30 minutes

Last on

Sun 14 Oct 2007 12:05

Broadcasts

  • Sun 11 Mar 2007 08:30
  • Sun 14 Oct 2007 12:05