March 2001
vol. 56 no. 1
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"Congo Picture Book"
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I MIGHT AS WELL ENJOY MY WORK!
Often a mechanical task such as the operation of this stapling
machine will prompt the singing or humming of some tune or refrain
in time with the rhythm of the operation. Much of the work done by
the Africans is done in time with the singing of gospel hymns. Some
of their best choir rehearsals take place in corn patches.