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Linda asked this question about Sing, Unburied, Sing:
What does he title mean?
Judy Cummings The title refers to ancestral grief - societal grief -- unexpressed in this life -
by those who have died due to injustice perpetuated by racial viole…moreThe title refers to ancestral grief - societal grief -- unexpressed in this life -
by those who have died due to injustice perpetuated by racial violence. The song is the song of the soul seeking freedom, justice, empathy. Song binds us to our common humanity. Our common humanity cannot be buried underground because song flies on wings - -eternally home. This is represented by the song. (less)
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