It's not just in the West Indies. African American names are overwhelmingly Scottish also. There are some shameful parts to this history and all roads don't lead to stories of forbidden love. Academic Willie Ruff has done some interesting work linking Gaelic psalm singing on Lewis with the tradition of "singing the line" or "lining out" in African American churches which eventually formed the basis for Gospel music.
Last edited by Nathan; 21st August 14 at 05:45 AM.
Natan Easbaig Mac Dhòmhnaill, FSA Scot
Past High Commissioner, Clan Donald Canada
“Yet still the blood is strong, the heart is Highland, And we, in dreams, behold the Hebrides.” - The Canadian Boat Song.
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