Let Freedom Sing! 20 Groundbreaking Black Political Anthems
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Take a look below at 20 prominent political anthems sung by Black musicians, and let us know which bangers give you that feeling of Black Power:
1. "Mississippi Goddam" – Nina Simone
2. "Alright" – Kendrick Lamar
3. "U.N.I.T.Y." – Queen Latifah
4. "Glory" – Common & John Legend
5. "Say It Loud – I'm Black and I'm Proud" – James Brown
6. "Comment #1" – Gil Scott-Heron
7. "Fight The Power" – Public Enemy
8. "Changes" – 2Pac (feat. Talent)
9. "Freedom" – Beyoncé (feat. Kendrick Lamar)
10. "This is America" – Childish Gambino / Donald Glover
11. "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot" – unknown
12. "Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing" – James Weldon Johnson & John Rosamond Johnson
13. "Strange Fruit" – Billie Holiday
14. "A Change Is Gonna Come" – Sam Cooke
15. "We Shall Overcome" – Rev. Charles Tindley
16. "Freedom Highway" – The Staple Singers
17. "When The Revolution Comes" – The Last Poets
18. "Living For The City" – Stevie Wonder
19. "Get Up Stand Up" – Bob Marley And The Wailers
20. "The Message" – Grandmaster Flash and The Furious Five
Let Freedom Sing! 20 Groundbreaking Black Political Anthems was originally published on blackamericaweb.com
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