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 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 br, br,