“Free Nelson Mandela” is an incredibly vibrant protest anthem by The Special AKA, released in 1984. It’s got that lively ska beat that just makes you want to move, but at the same time, it’s all about a really powerful message: calling for the release of Nelson Mandela from prison during apartheid in South Africa. It’s a perfect example of how protest music doesn’t have to be somber to be impactful. Instead, it got people singing and dancing while spreading awareness, which is pretty brilliant.
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