*** CONTENT WARNING *** This show explores Black protest music, from the 1930s, through the Civil Rights era and to the present day. This show contains very strong language including racial terms (which are presented in context).
Cannonball Adderley – “Why Am I Treated So Bad”
Billie Holiday – “Strange Fruit”
Gil Scott-Heron – “Winter In America”
Curtis Mayfield – “We The People Who Are Darker Than Blue”
Young Disciples – “Freedom” (Free For All Mix)
The Chi-Lites – “Inner City Blues (Make Me Wanna Holler)”
Pretty Purdie – “What’s Going On – Ain’t No Sunshine”
The New Rotary Connection – “I Am The Black Gold Of The Sun”
Nina Simone – “To Be Young Gifted And Black”
The Impressions – “We’re A Winner”
LaBelle – “Action Time”
The Honeydrippers – “Impeach The President”
Public Enemy – “Fight The Power” (Extended Version)
KRS ONE – “Sound Of Da Police”
B Dolan – “Film The Police”
Reuben Howell – “Help The People”
The Chi-Lites – “We Are Neighbors”
Lou Rawls – “For What It’s Worth”
James Brown – “Say It Loud, I’m Black And I’m Proud”
Willie Hutch – “Brothers Gonna Work It Out” (Joey Negro Return Of The Mac Mix)
The Equals – “Black Skinned Blue Eyed Boys”
Curtis Mayfield – “(Don’t Worry) If There Is A Hell Below We’re All Gonna Go”
Gregory Porter – “1960 What?” (Opolopo Kick & Bass Rerub)
Swing 52 – “Color Of My Skin” (Original 12 Inch Mix)
Sir Joe Quarterman & Free Soul – “(I Got) So Much Trouble On My Mind”
Jungle Brothers – “Black Is Black”
Public Enemy – “Burn Hollywood Burn”
Public Enemy – “Welcome To The Terrordome”
Boogie Down Productions – “You Must Learn” (Live From The Causcus Mountains Remix)
DJ Spinna feat Heavy – “We Can Change This World”
Aretha Franklin – “A Change Is Gonna Come”

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