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“Like slaves on the sugar plantations of the Antilles, ...the sugar slaves of southern Louisiana had negative birthrates for as long as slavery lasted.”

Quote by Ned Sublette

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Ned Sublette, born in 1951, is a renowned composer known for his unique musical style and cross-cultural musical fusion. His works blend jazz, blues, and Latin music, which are deeply loved by a wide audience. more

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