DESCRIPTION:
A song from the slave plantations that comments, in a disguised way, on the task master who patrolled looking for slaves who left without permission. This is an example of a song used to help those enslaved cope with their terrible situation and keep their spirits up. For more information on the origins of this song see Akonting Session 11-Steal Up My Young Lady by Steve Levitt; also Bessie Jones, Rounder.

For more songs on the Akonting from West Africa and slave plantations and for information on scheduling a performance for your school, church, festival, etc. contact Steve Levitt at www.duelingshoes.com