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Verse #8

Work and Song. Tyehimba Jess's volume of poetry _Leadbelly_ gives us a deeper appreciation for the life, legend, and music of Leadbelly, and the Farm Security Administration (FSA) photos can enhance our views of the serious work enacted by generations of African Americans. Here, we match Leadbelly's performance of a work song with FSA images of men at work.

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