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"It's a song that's quite angry, but a joyous rage. Sometimes it can feel quite liberating to just release the energy."

Ever involved in the political events of the moment, she never shied away from performing songs dedicated to revolutionaries like Che Guevara.

She was celebrated in music with her name featured in songs including the 1998 song "Rebel Without a Pause" by hip hop group Public Enemy and "A Song for Assata" by the rapper Common.

His still-strong tenor was reserved for belting gospel songs at the Pentecostal church he attended.

"Whenever we had a bit of time to record demo tracks, we'd gather in the room together and work on finishing the songs as a team."