Maybe you’ve heard some of the sea shanties making the rounds on social media - most prominently on TikTok. But did you know that Michigan has a few shanties of its own to sing? Today we’re taking a look at the history and legacy fo Black Sailors in the Great Lakes and the sea shanties that came with them.

Guest:

Jillian Reese is the curator of Exhibits at the Michigan History Center

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