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Lift Ev'ry Voice & Sing

by Brandee Younger

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The poem Lift Every Voice and Sing was created c.1900 by American poet, author, educator, lawyer, diplomat, and civil rights activist James Weldon Johnson (1871-1938) and set to music by his brother, noted composer and singer, John Rosamond Johnson (1873-1954).

James Weldon Johnson was asked to speak for the commemorative birthday celebration of former President Abraham Lincoln and instead of delivering one of his characteristic inspirational speeches, he chose to present Lift Every Voice and Sing. The song was performed by a chorus of 500 schoolchildren on February 12th, 1900 in Jacksonville, Florida.

These same 500 children shared the poem to others and it began to spread throughout the South and gained rapid attention.


By 1920, the song became so popular that is was christened as the official song of the NAACP and is still widely known as the Black National Anthem or Hymn. After history was made and more than 115 years ago, this song continues to inspire hope, and encouragement to people of all generations and cultures.


My hope is that you enjoy this arrangement and continue to be inspired.

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released February 1, 2020
Recorded live on January 20, 2020 at Union Baptist Church, Hempstead, NY.

Composed by James Weldon & John Rosamond Johnson
Arranged and performed by Brandee Younger
Recorded & Engineered by Tariq Khan

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Brandee Younger New York, New York

This harpist is known for sharing the stage with Jazz Royalty Jack Dejohnette & Ravi Coltrane, laying down tracks with Grammy-Winning Rapper Common & Artist&Producer Ryan Leslie, as well as bringing to life the Classic Impressionistic work of Maurice Ravel. Her ability to feature the Harp in genres of music where the instrument is often absent demonstrates her cross-reaching ability as a musician. ... more

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