Gym. Treadmill. Walking.
Talkin’ Bout a Revolution – Tracy Chapman
The Calling – Sera
Banguela – Miriam Maria
This Little Light of Mine – Sweet Honey in the Rock
Gnawin’ on It – Bonnie Raitt
The Whippoorwill – Walela
God Bless the Child – Billie Holiday
After the Gold Rush – k.d. lang
Most of the Time – Bettye LaVette
Women on the Tier – Suzanne Vega
Grandmother’s Ways – Sharon Burch
Why – Annie Lennox
Tag Archives: walking
5 March 2020
4 March 2020
Walking. Morningside Gardens.
All songs by Miriam Makeba.
Africa Is Where My Heart Lies
Pata Pata 2000
Kwazulu
Nongqongqo
Khawuleza
Olilili
Suliram
The Click Song
Saduva
Iya Guduza
Lakutshn Ilanga
Umhome
Homeland
Amampondo
Dubula
Dwedini
Lindelani
Pole Mze
Le Fleuve
Kilimanjaro
25 February 2020
The plan had been for this one to be the February 23 playlist with the last three songs marking the anniversary of the raising of the flag on Mount Suribachi.
Walking. Morningside Gardens.
Joe Hill – Paul Robeson
Bring It on Home to Me – Sam Cooke
I Feel a Song – Gladys Knight & The Pips
Rocking Chair Blues – Ray Charles
It Hurts Me Too – Keb’ Mo’
Ring the Alarm – Beyonce
Ebony Eyes – Stevie Wonder
Rhythm Child – Carlos Jones and the Plus Band
I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel to Be Free – Nina Simone
Behind Enemy Lines – Dead Prez
Love Revolution – Lenny Kravitz
Three Miles Down – Gil Scott-Heron
Harriet Tumban/Steal Away – Kim & Reggie Harris
Freedom Road – The Blind Boys of Alabama
Complexion – Kendrick Lamar
Navajo Code Talkers – Jack Gladstone
Ira Hayes – Peter LaFarge
21-22 February 2020
This one proved a bit of a challenge. It started with remembering the killing of Malcolm X on February 21; then Nina Simone songs were added to mark her birthday on February 21; and finally, songs that John Lewis liked and songs by the SNCC Freedom Singers were added to honor his birthday also on February 21. No doubt some important events were missed. As the list was being developed, a cold was also brewing, combining that with some laziness, it took two days to work through the playlist.
Walking. Morningside Gardens.
The Malcolm X Jazz Suite – Terence Blanchard
The Opening
Melody for Laura
Theme for Elijah
Blues for Malcolm
The Nation
Malcolm’s Theme
Betty’s Theme
Malcolm Makes Hajj
Malcolm at Peace
Perpetuity
Malcolm’s Theme
To Be Young, Gifted and Black – Nina Simone
Mr. Bojangles – Nina Simone
I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel to Be Free – Nina Simone
Revolution – Nina Simone
Backlash Blues – Nina Simone
Respect – Aretha Franklin
Happy – Pharrell Williams
Ain’t Gonna Let Nobody Turn Me Round – The SNCC Freedom Singers
Which Side Are You On? – The SNCC Freedom Singers
This Little Light – The SNCC Freedom Singers
19 February 2020
Walking. Penn Station. Morningside Gardens.
Kenji – Fort Minor
Summer of ’42 – Kishi Bashi
Love’s Been Good to Me – Nina Simone
Day Dreaming – Aretha Franklin
In New Orleans – Lead Belly
Part of My Life – India. Arie
How Many More Years – Howlin’ Wolf
Born to Fight – Tracy Chapman
The Roadie Song – Aaron Neville
Where Are the Keys to the Kingdom? – Sweet Honey in the Rock
God Is Love – Marvin Gaye
For Once in My Life – James Brown
Oh Freedom – The Princely Players
Fix Me Jesus – Bobby McFerrin
Joshua Fought the Battle of Jericho – Paul Robeson
Sing a Message to You – Earth, Winfd & Fire
Sandra’s Smile – Blood Orange
Might River – Mary J. Blige
Stand Up – Cynthia Erivo
17 February 2020
Walking. Morningside Gardens.
Run, Run, Mourner Run – Sweet Honey in the Rock
Drift Away – Dobie Gray
Rock Steady – Aretha Franklin
Deep River – Paul Robeson
My Brother, My Brother – Aaron Neville
Mean Old Bedbug Blues – Bessie Smith
Airegin – Miles Davis
You’re the Man – Marvin Gaye
Breathin – 2Pac
Heaven – John Legend
Why? (The King of Love Is Dead) – Nina Simone
Whisper You Love Me – Diana Ross & The Supremes
Fight for Your Rights – Chili Most
I Am Not My Hair – India.Arie
16 February 2020
Walking. Penn Station. Morningside Gardens.
Nature of a Sista’ – Queen Latifah
When Doves Cry – Prince
You Can’t Hurry Love – Diana Ross & The Supremes
Hey Now, Hey Now – Cab Calloway
Strength, Courage & Wisdom – India. Arie
The One That Got Away – Carter Anderson
Two Hearts – Earth, Wind & Fire
Rock Island Line – Little Richard with Fishbone
School Day – Chuck Berry
What a Little Moonlight Can Do – Billie Holiday
Turn over a New Leaf – John Lee Hooker
Join the Band – Ranky Tanky
634-5789 – Wilson Pickett
Wholly Holy – Aretha Franklin
ELEMENT – Kendrick Lamar
Love and Affection – Joan Armatrading
The Party’s Over – Della Reese
You Never Can Tell – Aaron Neville
15 February 2020
Walking. Morningside Gardens.
Thunder – Nuttin’ But Stringz
My Life – Mary J. Bilge
Crosstown Traffic Jimi Hendrix
Real Real – Nina Simone
Juneteenth – Cast of Black-ish
Dizzy Atmosphere – Dizzy Gillespie
Wholy Holy – Marvin Gaye
Been in the Storm – Ranky Tanky
We Shall Walk through the Valley – The Princely Players
A Change Is Gonna Come – The Neville Brothers
Left in the Dark – Carter Anderson
Glory of Love – Otis Redding
You’ll Have to Swing It – Ella Fitzgerald
I Love the Rain – Lenny Kravitz
Weepin’ Willow Blues – Bessie Smith
Feelings Flowing – Smokey Robinson
Wading Through – Terence Blanchard
11 February 2020
Walking. Morningside Heights.
Unless otherwise noted, all songs are by Ladysmith Black Mambazo.
Nkosi Sikelel ‘IAfrica
House of Exile – Lucky Dube
Mandela – Hugh Masekela
Nelson Mandela – Special AKA
Izithembiso Zenkosi
Kubi Ukungalaleli
Uphi Umhlobo
Yimani
Silgugu Isiphambano
Limnandi Izulu
Ayanqikaza Amagwala
Isimanga Salomhlaba
Ungikhumbule
Udia Nge’nduku Zabanye
Lifikile Ivangeli
Induku Zethu
Isono Sami Sentombi
Nomathemba
Mdube
Inkanyezi Nezazi
Shosholoza
Halala South Africa
Thula Thula
Go Well and Peace Be with You
Nkosi Sikelel ‘IAfrica
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6 February 2020
Walking. Morningside Gardens.
Soul Rebel – Bob Marley
Cheer Up – Bob Marley
Is This Love – Bob Marley & The Wailers
No Woman No Cry – Bob Marley & The Wailers
Three Little Birds – Bob Marley & The Wailers
Buffalo Soldier – Bob Marley & The Wailers
Get Up Stand Up – Bob Marley & The Wailers
I Shot the Sheriff – Bob Marley & The Wailers
Waiting in Vain – Bob Marley & The Wailers
Redemption Song – Bob Marley & The Wailers
Exodus – Bob Marley & The Wailers
One Love – Bob Marley & The Wailers
Treat You Right – Bob Marley & The Wailers
Them Belly Full – Bob Marley & The Wailers
Along the Graybeard Trail 