Black Music Sunday: What’s on your Democratic National Convention playlist?

With the Democratic National Convention in Chicago kicking off Monday, Aug. 19, and with the Harris-Walz campaign criss-crossing the country promoting a message of joy and freedom, I thought it would be fun to pick out some songs that match the upswing in mood that is sweeping the nation.

In 2023, we posted Vice President Kamala Harris’ Africa trip playlist, and back when she was a senator, she released a playlist for African American Music Month. There is now a playlist on Spotify called “It’s Kamencing,” which includes a wide selection of music from multiple genres. Compiled by RepresentWomen, the new playlist reflects how a lot of us are feeling. Former President Barack Obama has also posted his summer playlist.

”Black Music Sunday” is a weekly series highlighting all things Black music, with  225 stories covering performers, genres, history, and more, each featuring its own vibrant soundtrack. I hope you’ll find some familiar tunes and perhaps an introduction to something new.