My Black History Month music
February marks Black History Month in Canada, when Canadians join in celebrating the many contributions and accomplishments of black Canadians. African-American artists often touch on the powerful people who helped shape black history, such as Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X, and Rosa Parks. From Sam Cooke to Alicia Keys, black power and social change are common themes in such songs. Many artists collaborate to create a new sound together, and advocate the rights and the culture of African-Americans through music. I feel that my top 25 playlist of hip-hop, R&B, and soul music exemplifies the impact of African-American artists in history. If I missed a tune that you feel is important, let us know about it by leaving a comment.
- Powerful by Alicia Keys ft. Jussie Smollett
- Glory by Common ft. John Legend
- My Generation by Nas & Damian Marley
- A Change Is Gonna Come by Sam Cooke
- Window Pain by J. Cole
- Adorn by Miguel
- Keep Ya Head Up by 2pac
- Superhuman by Chris Brown ft. Keri Hilson
- Ms. Hill by Talib Kweli
- Fly by Nicki Minaj ft. Rihanna
- Blended Family (What You Do For Love) by Alicia Keys ft. A$AP ROCKY
- Black Girl Pain by Talib Kweli
- HUMBLE. by Kendrick Lamar
- Run by Leona Lewis
- We Are Here by Alicia Keys
- I Am Not My Hair by India.Arie ft. Akon
- My Life by The Game ft. Lil Wayne
- Thinkin Bout You by Frank Ocean
- Killing Me Softly With His Song by Fugees
- More Than We Know by Alicia Keys
- Through The Wire by Kanye West
- Half of Me by Rihanna
- Trumpets by Jason Derulo
Listen to this and all our playlists on Spotify by searching Ontarion Web.
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