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And before I’d be a slave: Peace Song for 1/22/2012

“Oh Freedom (O Freedom)” is the Peace Song of the Day for January 22, 2012. You can find lyrics, chords, and resources for this song in the Rise Up Singing songbook on page 62. It’s a great song to add verses to.

The video below is a beautiful and soulful rendition, done by a young woman inspired by the music of Odetta

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Thinking about Odetta: Peace Song for 1/21/2012

You Don’t Know My Mind, as sung by Odetta  (b. 1930 – d. 2008), is the Peace Song of the Day for January 21, 2012. This song expresses a strong sense of self and purpose. And, it brilliantly conveys the human condition of complexity of feelings, which is so important to conflict resolution, patience with ourselves and others, and Nonviolent Communication/NVC.

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