Here she explains the importance of music in the Civil Rights Movement. One of the first things that's important when you think about freedom songs and the Civil Rights Movement is to not actually ...

To mark Soul Music's exploration of Songs of the Civil Rights Movement and Sam Cooke's A Change Is Gonna Come, BBC 6 Music's Craig Charles picks ten of his favourite pivotal protest songs.

Civil rights leader and Congressman John Lewis said what made Franklin so great was "her capacity to live what she sang". "Her music was deepened by her connection to the struggles and the ...

2nd February 1964: American civil rights activist Bayard Rustin (1912 ... Getty Images) The oratorio, plus related music, will be performed twice each day in the Appel Room by the Jazz at ...

ATLANTA - Tributes continue to pour in for legendary producer and composer Quincy Jones, who passed away Sunday night. In Atlanta, Jones is not only being remembered for his contributions in music, ...

"Thank you for your music, your artistry, your activism, your fight for civil rights and justice," she continued. "Your being here on Earth has blessed us all." "We just have to thank God that we ...

Quincy Jones' music holds a special place in the hearts of millions. But, his Civil Rights involvement made him an undeniable historical figure. In the way of his death, Xernona Clayton-Brady sat down ...