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Swing Low Sweet Chariot

An exploration of the spiritual song, from its origins in slavery in America, to its role in English rugby. From July 2004.

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30 minutes

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Sat 23 Jan 201600:30

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  • Fri 22 Jan 201618:30
  • Sat 23 Jan 201600:30

Why Sam Cooke's 'A Change Is Gonna Come' became a Civil Rights anthem

Why Sam Cooke's 'A Change Is Gonna Come' became a Civil Rights anthem

Watch the animation - Professor Mary King describes how the song became a symbol of hope.

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