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
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
Ladysmith Black Mambazo – The Lion Sleeps Tonight
Love this KT!
Me too Sabreen. It’s very soothing.
10000 maniacs (Natalie Merchant) – peace train
Abraham, Martin & John – Dion
The Who – I’m Free
Jimmy Cliff Many Rivers to Cross
Paul Simon: Township Jive, Zimbabwe 1987 | Graceland
httpsh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ip1fUqB5BXY
Nice Patsy. Over the years, I’ve hand-danced a ton off this song 😀
httpsh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=16cAPO2tAGw
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
Definitely appropriate Sally. Here’s another from the late, great Winston O. Boogie;
Traditional South African Choir
That is stunning, Sabreen.
Nice choice Sabreen. These are the guys that performed on Paul Simon’s album, Graceland. This song is on the album. Very nice.
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.
Actually this is the complete song.
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
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.
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.