Blacks in the American Revolutionary War

produced by Jean M. Brannon, fl. 1974 (Folkways Records, 1974), 26 mins

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Field of Interest: American Music
Description: Recorded on the eve of the 200th anniversary of the American revolutionary war, Jean Brannon highlights the indispensable role that black menboth slaves and freeplayed in securing America’s freedom. As soldiers, sailors, messengers, doctors and relief workers, African-Americans received significant acclaim for their contributions, though the irony of it rings clear as one war veteran states: "Liberty is dear to my heart, I cannot endure the thought that my countrymen should be slaves."
Content Type: Music recording
Duration: 26 mins
Format: Audio
Sub Genre: Spoken Word, American History
Label: Folkways Records
Producer: Jean M. Brannon, fl. 1974
Release Date: 1974
Subject: American Music, World Music, Music & Performing Arts, American Studies, Folk Music, United States and Canada, American Revolution, 1775-1783, Música Folk, Estados Unidos y Canadá, Estados Unidos e Canadá, United States
Keywords and Translated Subjects: Música Folk, Estados Unidos y Canadá, Estados Unidos e Canadá