Musical Tributes to Rosa Parks

[Squaredancecalling Steve]

Gerri Allen's "Life Of A Song" includes “In Appreciation: a Celebration Song”, which is dedicated to Rosa Parks.

Jessica Williams has a tune entitled "For Rosa Parks" (not sure if it appears on any of her albums)

[and I have the uneasy feeling I'm forgetting something obvious...]



Non-jazz:

There's a gospel album from 1995, "A Tribute to Rosa Parks"

The Neville Brothers "Sister Rosa", from their Yellow Moon album

(Outkast used Mrs. Parks' name in a song that was not a tribute, and was sued by her.)

[Ron Thorne]

I'm not gonna challenge your memory, Steve.

My favorite among those cited would be Sister Rosa from the Neville Brothers. The love for her was palpable. Patti and I heard them perform that one in-person, too. Very nice tribute.

[Mike Schwartz]

Gerri Allen's "Life Of A Song" includes “In Appreciation: a Celebration Song”, which is dedicated to Rosa Parks.

Jessica Williams has a tune entitled "For Rosa Parks" (not sure if it appears on any of her albums)

[and I have the uneasy feeling I'm forgetting something obvious...]

Non-jazz:

There's a gospel album from 1995, "A Tribute to Rosa Parks"

The Neville Brothers "Sister Rosa", from their Yellow Moon album

(Outkast used Mrs. Parks' name in a song that was not a tribute, and was sued by her.)

Thanks Steve...I was thinking to do a little token of thanks to Rosa Parks on the weekly broadcast. I like the Neville's song a lot, and love the Geri Allen CD.

I had Ms. Allen on the show when the album was released, and missed the dedication for that piece. I appreciate your bringing it up. Thanks