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Music is another important part of life on the Sea Islands. Most of the Gullah music is found in religious practices. Although spirituals had a Christian message, they were heartfelt expressions of the slave experience. The melody and rhythm of the songs are similar to African spirituals. The "shout" is an African custom often performed in praise houses during prayer meetings.

Listen to The Gullah Kinfolk sing "Cum Out De Weederness" (Come Out The Wilderness) above.

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La música es otra parte importante de la vida en Las Islas del Mar. La mayor parte de la música de Gullah se encuentra en las prácticas religiosas. Aunque los espirituales tenían un mensaje Cristiano, eran expresiones sinceras de la experiencia de los esclavos. La melodía y el ritmo de las canciones son similares a los espirituales africanos. El "grito" es una costumbre Africana que a menudo se realiza en las casas de alabanza durante las reuniones de oración.

Escuche a La Garganta Kinfolk cantar "Cum Out De Weederness" (Salir al desierto) en la parte de arriba.

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