The Freedom Singers
The Freedom Singers were a group of young activists that used music to spread their massage of peace, hope, freedom and strength. From sit-ins to marches to churches, the group of singers provided the soundtrack to the Civil Rights Movement.
The Freedom Singers perform "We Shall Not Be Moved" at the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom in Washington D.C. on August 28, 1963. Public Domain foot...
From left to right: Charles Neblett, Bass; Bernice Johnson, Alto; Cordell Reagon, tenor;
Bertha Gober, Alto; and Rutha Mae Harris, soprano.
“Without Music There Would Be No Movement”
NPR Interview with original Freedom Singers member, Rutha Mae Harris
Visit the episode webpage.
(Ain’t Gonna Let Nobody") Turn Me Round
White House Performance
The Freedom Singers perform "(Ain't Gonna let Nobody) Turn me Around" at the White House Celebration of Music from the Civil Rights Movement.
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