“Selma” movie brings back powerful sounds

selma movie bluesBlues was part of civil rights era

By Bonni McKeown

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Songs for the movie “Selma” create moods of joy, tragedy and determination.Common and John Legend lead off the movie soundtrack with the stirring “Glory.”  Chicago bluesman J.B. Lenoir, 1929-1967, noted for his songs commenting on politics and social conditions, contributes  “Alabama blues” about people getting shot by police.

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