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Wow, this song would have been beautiful enough without the story behind it, but the history elevates it to a new level. I think people's forbidden emotions come out no matter what, but it is always interesting when they come out on purpose. The use of music as a secret message reminds me of slaves using "Follow the Drinking Gourd."

Do you know where the video accompanying the English-subtitled version of the song came from?

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No, Sunday. That was the first time I'd seen it. If you happen to find out, let me know!

Yes, this song takes on a much deeper meaning once you know the context of the war and the oppression under Franco. I don't know how the people (on both sides) managed to hold it together.

I'll be writing about the slave songs. There were lots of coded messages in them, as you mentioned. Are you familiar with the history of "Amazing Grace"?

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I've never heard of "Amazing Grace" as anything but a hymn. Does it have more of a history?

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Thank you, Sunday! I now have a new topic to write about. ;-)

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Fascinating, Louisa.

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