Saturday, March 15, 2025

ESSENTIAL LGBT+ ANTHEMS. #25-21. More:  tomorrow.

 

100 ESSENTIAL LGBTQ+ ANTHEMS

Caffè Lattè presents the 100 anthems of the Rainbow community. Some get us up on our feet or will have us weep. They celebrate diversity and tell of the hardships endured by members of the community.

25

SAME LOVE

Macklemore & Ryan Lewis

Hip hop defies the stereotypes with a 2012 song arguing for equality and tolerance.  

24

SEARCHIN’ (I GOTTA FIND A MAN) Hazell Dean

The perfect accompaniment for anyone cruising a club in search of a new lover in 1983.

23

WHY? Bronski Beat

Jimmy Somerville pleads for a reason why gays are the victims of abuse, violence and discrimination. He recorded this as a member of Bronski Beat for the radical 1984 album release ‘The Age Of Consent’.  

22

RISE LIKE A PHOENIX Conchita Wurst

Eurovision celebrated the arrival of a new icon when this song won the annual Contest in 2014 for Austria. The lyrics tell the story of her struggles.

21

TRUE COLOURS Cyndi Lauper

This 1986 ballad encourages us all to be true to our selves.

 

Check out the Spotify playlist:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1mFqgTQSN0TPsEZnUNknTq?si=48d50eb1ce83493d

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