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Maroons: In the African American Public History

This library guide will focus on the Maroons during the Atlantic slave trade. This will focus on both the Americas & Caribbean maroons and some legends around them.

Cultural Retention and Syncretism

  • Languages: Creation of Creole languages, combining African languages with those of the colonizers.
  • Religious Practices: Syncretism of African spiritual beliefs with Christianity and indigenous practices.
  • Music and Dance: Preservation and evolution of African rhythms, dances, and instruments, contributing significantly to the cultural landscape of the Americas.

Track Listing

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Hear when de duppy bawl (Hear the spirit crying out) Group of Maroons of Moore Town 01:49
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Fire da bun Group of Maroons of Moore Town 01:52
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Remember rain, John Warren Group of Maroons of Moore Town 01:39
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Moko Johnny Group of Maroons of Moore Town 01:46
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Morning star Group of Maroons of Moore Town 01:43
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See dem gyal a molain Group of Maroons of Moore Town 01:42
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Me aks me dasha weh him min go Group of Maroons of Moore Town 02:49
       

 

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