Harper takes lines from "Still I Rise" and sprinkles them between his own interpretations of the poem, from a male perspective. "I'll Rise" by Ben Harper from Welcome to the Cruel World (1994) "High above the clouds / at times I feel low / Yet still I rise."Ĥ. This song was dedicated to Rosa Parks and interpolated with Angelou's line "still I rise" with themes of perseverance ringing through. "Still I Rise" by Yolanda Adams from Songs from the Heart (1998) The title is a reference to Angelou's poem "Still I Rise" and the title track explores the theme of standing strong in the face of opposition, living in a rough environment and making a mark in history.ģ. The album was the third posthumous release from 2Pac and the first album by the Outlawz as a group. "Still I Rise" by 2Pac + Outlawz from Still I Rise (2001) She compares herself to a "caged bird," singing "I feel like a bird, caged without a key," and implies that she is not the only one looking for freedom.Ģ. The lyrics in "Caged Bird" are modified from Angelou's "I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings." Staying true to the theme of the original, Keys suggests that freedom and happiness can be found through song. "Caged Bird" by Alicia Keys from Songs in A Minor (2001) In testament to her legacy, here are 10 songs that were inspired by the late American icon, revered by many as a patron saint of conscious rap.ġ. Beyond that, however, she has been an inspiration to other artists, especially musicians. as well as President Barack Obama, who awarded her with the Medal of Freedom, the country's highest civilian honor, in 2011. Her life and works have inspired the likes of Oprah Winfrey and Martin Luther King Jr. Her literary agent, Helen Brann, confirmed Wednesday that Angelou died at her home in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The book gave a glimpse into life in the Jim Crowe South and challenged its readers to evaluate their own world views. Her work I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings is considered a staple in American literature. She didn't speak for years after a childhood tragedy, but turned to writing as an outlet. Louis, Missouri and grew up between there and the then-racially segregated town of Stamps, Arkansas. Today, the world lost the great memoirist, poet, novelist, dancer, singer, and public speaker Maya Angelou.Īngelou, 86,was born Apin St.
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