frica. In America the Spirituals was the first type of music
             that the African Americans excelled in too. It might be said that it is
             because of their interest in this music that it became well known. (Harper,
             Spirituals are emotional songs with strong rhythm, and matching these
             rhythms, are the powerful and rich voices of the African Americans. In
             Spiritual music the chorus announces the rhythm with one voice and clapping
             as well. The melodies for these Spirituals have originated from Africa. The
             Development of an African-American Musical Theatre (2003)
             Though Spiritual songs are directly related to Africa and adhere to
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