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50: Political Disappointment feat. Sara Marcus

Ordinary Unhappiness

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Authenticity in Black Music Representation

Outsiders often misrepresented Black music, but in this case, Ella Shepard authentically transcribed songs from her community. Leadbelly's addition of vocalized sounds of labor in his work songs, like 'Take This Hammer,' marked a significant and thematic evolution in his music, emerging at a specific point in his career and becoming a highlighted element in his collaborations with other musicians.

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