The Freedom Singers originated as a quartet formed in 1962 at Albany State College in Albany, Georgia. After folk singer Pete Seeger witnessed the power of their congregational-style of singing, which fused black Baptist a cappella church singing with protest songs and chants, their performances drew aid and support to the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) during the emerging civil rights movement. Seeger suggested The Freedom Singers as a touring group to the SNCC executive se... Read more
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The Ballad of Medgar Evers | Ghosts from the Past | Performer | Buy on Amazon | |
Which Side Are You On? | Soundtrack for a Revolution | Performer | Buy on Amazon |