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Release The Last Poets
Year 1970
Label Douglas # 3
Format LP · Album
Country USA
Language English
Songs here 2 in the archive
Citation: Justin A. Brummer, Vietnam War Song Project (VWSP) — The Last Poets, The Last Poets; cite each song by its SongID

The Last Poets

1970 · Album · Douglas # 3 · USA
2 songs from this release are in the archive, listed below in catalogue order. Track positions are not recorded; the release may carry other songs that do not reference the war. Most common themes: Anti-War, Civil Rights.
Annotation
Formed on 19 May 1968, the anniversary of the birth of Malcolm X, The Last Poets pioneered jazz poetry with social and political raps and rhythms, paving the way for the emergence of hip-hop. The collective, based in Harlem, New York, had several line-ups. Their debut 1970 album The Last Poets had two Vietnam War-related protest songs: "Run, Nigger" and "Surprises" . The 1971 album Right On! featured "Die Nigga" , referencing Vietnam and the murders of Chaney, Goodman, and Schwerner. The 1972 album Chastisment contained "Black Soldier" and "Hands Off" . Their 1977 album Delights of the Garden included the song "Ho Chi Minh" about Vietnam and 1970s protests.

"Run, Nigger" and "Surprises" .
Annotation by Justin A. Brummer
Collections
Songs from this release appear in these 3 curated collections.
The songs
1.
1970 · Album · Douglas # 3 · New York City, New York · The Last Poets

Formed on 19 May 1968, based in Harlem, New York

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1970 · Album · Douglas # 3 · New York City, New York · The Last Poets

Formed on 19 May 1968, based in Harlem, New York