A Raisin in the Sun
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A Raisin in the Sun

by Lorraine Hansberry

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.

16 tracks
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Apr 15, 2026
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Track List

16 songs
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Soaring

Whiplash

Don Ellis · Soaring

1
The Beat Of The Brass

This Guy's In Love With You

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

2
Eternity

Wisdom Eye

Alice Coltrane · Eternity

3
Oscar Peterson For Lovers (Deluxe Edition)

Time And Again

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

4
Jazz Portraits-Mingus In Wonderland

Nostalgia In Times Square - 1994 Remaster

Charles Mingus · Jazz Portraits-Mingus In Wonderland

5
Legenden des Soul - Sam Cooke

A Change Is Gonna Come

Sam Cooke · Legenden des Soul - Sam Cooke

6
Happy Morning

Inner City Blues (Make Me Wanna Holler)

Marvin Gaye · Happy Morning

7
Sunday Morning Classics

To Be Young, Gifted and Black - Live

Nina Simone · Sunday Morning Classics

8
Aretha Now

I Say a Little Prayer

Aretha Franklin · Aretha Now

9
Everything Must Change

Mississippi Goddam

Nina Simone · Everything Must Change

10
A Soulful Brand New Day!

Someday We'll All Be Free

Donny Hathaway · A Soulful Brand New Day!

11
Un Triomphe (Bande Originale du Film)

I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel to Be Free

Nina Simone · Un Triomphe (Bande Originale du Film)

12
Forever

People Get Ready

The Impressions · Forever

13
The Revolution Will Not Be Televised / Home Is Where the Hatred Is

The Revolution Will Not Be Televised

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

14
Sin & Soul... And Then Some

Brown Baby

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

15
Spell She Cast

Don't be Shy

Luminary Flux · Spell She Cast

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