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Juneteenth Celebration Playlist

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Juneteenth Celebration Playlist

Juneteenth Celebration Playlist

To set the mood right for your day today, check out these titles for a Juneteenth playlist that reflects the history, the struggle, and triumphs of African Americans.

Lift Every Voice and Sing – James Weldon Johnson

A Change Is Gonna Come – Sam Cooke

Say It Loud – I’m Black and I’m Proud – James Brown

To Be Young, Gifted and Black – Nina Simone

Redemption Song – Bob Marley

Fight the Power – Public Enemy

Glory – Common & John Legend

Alright – Kendrick Lamar

Freedom – Beyoncé ft. Kendrick Lamar

Someday We’ll All Be Free – Donny Hathaway

What’s Going On – Marvin Gaye

Living for the City – Stevie Wonder

Mississippi Goddam – Nina Simone

We Shall Overcome – Mahalia Jackson

Say Her Name (Hell You Talmbout) – Janelle Monáe

Respect – Aretha Franklin

Young, Black, & Gifted – Jamila Woods ft. Saba

People Get Ready – The Impressions

Black Parade – Beyoncé

Lean On Me – Bill Withers

Strange Fruit – Billie Holiday

Keep Ya Head Up – Tupac Shakur

Black Man – Stevie Wonder

Brown Skin Girl – Beyoncé, Saint Jhn, Wizkid ft. Blue Ivy Carter

This Is America – Childish Gambino

This playlist spans various genres and eras, reflecting both the historical context and the contemporary relevance of Juneteenth. Enjoy!