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In the winter of 1933, Zora Neale Hurston was out of options, trying to relaunch her career after leaving New York. A career opportunity came not far from her hometown, and what followed would change American literature forever. 

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The recordings of Zora Neale Hurston are from the Library of Congress and do not belong to Nicholas D'Alessandro or Wait Five Minutes. The credit of the song goes to the following:

Evaline: Herbert Halpert 1939 Southern States Recording Expedition (AFC 1939/005)

Crow Dance: Herbert Halpert 1939 Southern States Recording Expedition (AFC 1939/005)

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All of the instrumental music was originally composed.