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Our first playlist ““ is curated in honor of the generations of African Americans who have trail-blazed in the midst of adversity and continue to light the way for those that follow their footsteps in the fields of music, film, & digital media.The playlist is never ending as the contributions of these talents are innumerable and we will update this post periodically as the playlist grows!

CONTRIBUTIONS FROM STAFF & INSTRUCTORS
Song: “Bigger”
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Submitted by: Jaleigha Jones –“This song reminds me that even during my darkest days, I’m a part of something bigger than me. My ancestor’s blood runs through my veins, therefore I know I’m capable of any and every thing. “

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Submitted by: Wes Martin – “Quincy Jones & Michael Jackson’s masterpiece “Thriller” done in 8 weeks after going through 900 songs to get 9 songs.”

Song: “Star Spangled Banner”
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Submitted by: Wendy Jasper –“Some might think Hendrix’s Woodstock Banner was an on-the-spot improvisation. But he had actually been experimenting with the song for over a year, and he would continue to perform the anthem up until his untimely death in September, 1970. In all, , with his last known performance taking place almost a year after Woodstock – in Hawaii, on Aug. 1, 1970. Hendrix sometimes titled his anthem renditions “This Is America,” and his arrangements were as flexible as they were potent. They could be as short as three minutes or as long as six-and-a-half.”

Song: “I Will Always Love You”
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Film: The Bodyguard
Submitted by: Chad Marlow –“No entertainer has ever been more successful than Whitney Houston in 1992. Her star vehicle “The Bodyguard” became the highest grossing live action film of the year and its soundtrack topped the pop chart on its way to becoming one of the best selling albums of all time. Both these feats were largely propelled by the single “I Will Always Love You,” Houston’s soaring and heartbreaking R&B makeover of Dolly Parton’s country hit from the 1970s.”

Song: “Four Women”
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Program: Acting- Represents 4 different female characters
Submitted by: Tiffany Vollmer – “This song tells the stories of four black women, each with varying physical traits and experiences that represent different types of black women. The song also details the lasting impact of slavery.”

Song: “I Put A Spell On You”
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Submitted by: Cristal Givens – “Both Screaming Jay Hawkins & Nina Simone were fearless artists & performers whose contributions to the arts continue to inspire the world. “

Song: “Strange Fruit”
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Submitted by: Kerry Crafton

Song: “Born to Play”
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Submitted by: Brad Ruelkberg

Song: “Lipstick Traces”
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Submitted by: Tiffany Vollmer

Song: “Little Wing”
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Submitted by: Van Quattro

Song: “I’m So Proud”
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Submitted by: Van Quattro

ADDITIONAL TRACKS by ������Ƶ’s curator-at-large

Song: “A Brand New Day”
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Song: “Mystery of Inquity”
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Song: “Ain’t No Sunshine When She’s Gone”
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Song: “Purple Rain”
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Song: “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough”
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Song: “Nutbush City Limits”
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Song: “Miles Ahead”
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Song: “‘Round Midnight”
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