Redemption Song arranged and performed by
Sheku, Jenuba and Mariatu Kanneh-Mason
Jenuba, Aminata, Mariatu, Konya, Sheku, Isata, Braimah
The Kanneh-Mason family, with their seven amazing musicians, have all been together in their house in Nottingham throughout lockdown. They have used this time with great resourcefulness and creativity, by releasing a live-stream performance every week.
I chose their beautiful arrangement of Bob Marley’s Redemption Song as it follows on so well from the themes we have been discussing recently, of racial oppression and identity. https://www.facebook.com/ShekuKMOfficial/videos/261339688290452/ In his original version, Bob Marley accompanies himself on the acoustic guitar. The song is the final track on his final album, Uprising. Here is a link to this: https://youtu.be/ yv5xonFSC4c