African American Song Traditions

Protest and Pride Part 1: Freedom Songs


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In this episode, I explore the music of the Civil Rights Era, focusing on Bernice Johnson Reagon's work with the Freedom Singers and Sweet Honey in the Rock. I also discuss the contributions of activists known as the Freedom Riders, who sang freedom songs as they endured racism and violence while traveling throughout the U.S. South.

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African American Song TraditionsBy Dr. Melvin L. Butler