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Michael Kiwanuka - To Be Young Gifted And Black (Single)

London UK; The highly-anticipated Official Soundtrack to the landmark five-film anthology Small Axe is released today.

Personally curated and selected by director Steve McQueen, The Small Axe Official Soundtrack features exclusive focus tracks, including a rendition of “To Be Young, Gifted And Black” by Michael Kiwanuka and previously released rework of Janet Kay’s classic “Silly Games” by R&B songstress and Motown US artist, Tiana Major9.

In addition to these exclusive tracks the soundtrack encompasses an original score by award-winning composer Mica Levi, music featured in the series; from the original of “Silly Games” by Janet Kay and “Got To Give It Up” by Marvin Gaye, to “Pressure Drop” by Toots & The Maytals and “More Warning” by King Tubby, Augustus Pablo & The Aggrovators; alongisde four powerful spoken word pieces written by the renowned poet Linton Kwesi Johnson performed by himself and cast members Sheyi Cole, Rochenda Sandall and Shaun Parkes.

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