Composer: Cassandra Wilson 
Arranger: Suba Sankaran
Voicing: SSA + solo
Difficulty level: medium (does not follow strict time, so choir must follow together the rubato feel of the poetry)
Notes: This is a beautiful song (with beautiful poetry). The arrangement is similar to Cassandra Wilson's performance/recording from Blue Light 'Til Dawn. Please refer also to her recording for style and interpretation. SATB version is also available.
Recording provided by: Suba Sankaran
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Composer: Percy Mayfield, as performed by Ray Charles 
Arranger and composer of rap: Suba Sankaran
Voicing: SATB + solo
Difficulty level: easy-medium
Notes: Very popular and fun rhythm 'n' blues tune. Can easily be adapted to SSAA.
Recording provided by: The FreePlay Duo
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Composer: Bob Marley 
Arranger: Suba Sankaran and Dylan Bell
Voicing: SATB + solo
Difficulty level: easy
Notes: Classic reggae song. Can be taught by rote. Can include audience participation. Can be easily adapted to SSAA.
Recording provided by: Suba Sankaran and Dylan Bell
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Composer: Music by Bernice Johnson Reagon, words by June Johnson 
Arranger: Suba Sankaran
Voicing: SSAA
Difficulty level: easy
Notes: Gospel/soul song as performed by African-American gospel ensemble, Sweet Honey in the Rock. Very repetitive, therefore can be taught by rote. Poetry is very beautiful and powerful (i.e., women's empowerment).
Recording provided by: Suba Sankaran
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Composer: Milton De Lugg andWillie Stein 
Arranger: Suba Sankaran
Voicing: SSATB
Difficulty level: medium (vocal-horn soli sections are difficult in terms of rhythm pitch accuracy).
Notes: 1950s jazz/pop song inspired by the best-known version by the Nat King Cole Trio.
Recording provided by: Suba Sankaran and Dylan Bell
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