Since the beginning of time, people have used songs and dancing as a way to tell their stories. This is pretty evident when listening to the music of black artists throughout time. From James Brown to Childish Gambino, you can hear everything from the pain and frustration to the success of some of our people in these songs. Black History Month is so much more than just celebrating our pride. Here are 20 songs that would complete any black history month playlist.
1. James Brown- Say it loud (I'm black and I'm proud)
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2. Stevie Wonder- Living For the City
3. Stevie Wonder- So What The Fuss
4. Nina Simone- Four Women
5. Nina Simone- To Be Young, Gifted, and Black
6. Bob Marley- Get up Stand Up
7. Bob Marley- Buffalo Soldier
8. Run DMC- Proud to Be Black
9. Michael Jackson- They Don't Really Care About Us
10. Michael Jackson- Black Or White
11. Prince- Family Name
12. Prince- We March
13. Prince- Baltimore
14. Nas- If I Ruled The World ft Lauryn Hill
15. Jill Scott- Golden
16. Janelle Monáe- Django Jane
17. Kendrick Lamar- Alright
18. Beyoncé- Freedom ft Kendrick Lamar
20. Solange- Don't Touch My Hair
