On the recordJanuary 1, 1903
But the true Negro folk-song still lives in the hearts of those who have heard them truly sung and in the hearts of the Negro people.
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W.E.B. Du Bois
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This passage affirms the enduring spirit and authenticity of true Negro folk-songs, preserved within the community and by those who appreciate them.
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