Follow the Drinking Gourd

According to American folklore, this song was a “musical“ map which led fugitive slaves north to freedom. For a history of the song, see and ’_Gourd. Lesson plans and more historical information coming! Credits Illustration & Animation: Mike Hoey Lead vocal: Melanie Clarin Chorus: Richard Buckner, Alex Liu, Stephanie Rogan Music Supervised by Scott Lloyd Shelly Produced by Lisa Garbern