A Raisin in the Sun

Book Playlist

A Raisin in the Sun Playlist

by Lorraine Hansberry

16 tracks

balanced

Apr 15, 2026

This playlist captures the emotional and cultural depth of "A Raisin in the Sun," blending poignant instrumental pieces reflecting the family's struggles and aspirations with soulful vocal tracks that echo themes of hope, racial identity, and resilience in 1950s Chicago. The diverse mix spans jazz, soul, classical, and ambient genres, mirroring the drama's complex character dynamics and historic setting.

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Track List

16 songs

1

Whiplash

Don Ellis · Soaring

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2

This Guy's In Love With You

Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass · The Beat Of The Brass

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3

Wisdom Eye

Alice Coltrane · Eternity

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4

Time And Again

Oscar Peterson Trio · Oscar Peterson For Lovers (Deluxe Edition)

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5

Nostalgia In Times Square - 1994 Remaster

Charles Mingus · Jazz Portraits-Mingus In Wonderland

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6

A Change Is Gonna Come

Sam Cooke · Legenden des Soul - Sam Cooke

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7

Inner City Blues (Make Me Wanna Holler)

Marvin Gaye · Happy Morning

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8

To Be Young, Gifted and Black - Live

Nina Simone · Sunday Morning Classics

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9

I Say a Little Prayer

Aretha Franklin · Aretha Now

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10

Mississippi Goddam

Nina Simone · Everything Must Change

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11

Someday We'll All Be Free

Donny Hathaway · A Soulful Brand New Day!

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12

I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel to Be Free

Nina Simone · Un Triomphe (Bande Originale du Film)

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13

People Get Ready

The Impressions · Forever

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14

The Revolution Will Not Be Televised

Gil Scott-Heron · The Revolution Will Not Be Televised / Home Is Where the Hatred Is

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15

Brown Baby

Oscar Brown, Jr. · Sin & Soul... And Then Some

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16

Don't be Shy

Luminary Flux · Spell She Cast

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