Nelson Mandela was a truly remarkable man. Remarkable was his inner strength, remarkable was his humility, remarkable were his struggles and remarkable were his triumphs. Imprisoned for 27 years by a racist regime, for the crime of trying to unite the races and bring dignity and equality and freedom to an oppressed people. Twenty seven long hard years as a prisoner did not take away his dignity or compassion for others. This remarkable man would not be cowed by racists and their racist government. This man did more than anybody I know of, to rid his country of the chains of apartheid.

This tribute offers many, many choices of songs that speak to this man’s greatness, peace, equality, freedom and dignity. A true peaceful warrior that is too rare in any age or society.

Richie Havens – Freedom

Jimmy Cliff – Many Rivers To Cross

It’s Alright Ma (Im Only Bleeding)

Cassandra Wilson – Redemption Song

Gil Scott -Heron, Work For Peace

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AdLib
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Been tied up all weekend with some tech issues but really wanted to join the tribute here for this great man. So here’s one from me before I sink back into tech hell:

Pride (In the Name of Love) – U2

PatsyT
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httpsh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ip1fUqB5BXY

Sabreen60
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Sabreen60

Nice Patsy. Over the years, I’ve hand-danced a ton off this song 😀

PatsyT
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httpsh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=16cAPO2tAGw

SallyT
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KT, 33 years ago today we lost the first of our Beatles and one of the greatest musician. I think this is appropriate for both President Mandela and John Lennon, one of his own.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRhq-yO1KN8

Sabreen60
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Sabreen60

Traditional South African Choir

kesmarn
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That is stunning, Sabreen.

Sabreen60
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Sabreen60

This is last performance by Dr. B.J. Reagon with Sweet Honey in the Rock. As someone who is not religious, this performance still sends chills.

Sabreen60
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Sabreen60

Actually this is the complete song.

Kalima
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Michael Jackson – Heal The World

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=NKx9mHdEzG8

Soweto Gospel Choir – Emlanjeni/Yelele

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=fjiVG1QKZJs

Nelson Mandela: in his own words

The most memorable quotations from former South African president and anti-apartheid hero Nelson Mandela, who has died aged 95

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/nelson-mandela/9734032/Nelson-Mandela-in-his-own-words.html

Nirek
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So many peoples have struggled for so long. Here is a song about our native American’s struggles.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQ3XUM9gUG4

If only we could all get along and love on another.

Nirek
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I dream about peace on earth. John Denver sings about peace. I guess that these two are together now. The world is different now because of both men.