Something inside (so strong)

Words and Music by Labi Siffre.

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This song was written by Labi Siffre in response to the violence of Apartheid in South Africa. It won an Ivor Novello Best Song award and sends a strong message to encourage people to stand up for their rights

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Age: 9 to 11 , 11 to 13 , 13 to 16
Song type: Choir , Protest
Style: Pop/Rock , World
Subject: History , PSHE
Scoring: Guitar chords , Parts (Upper voices) , Piano accompaniment

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The audio tracks were recorded specially for the Sing Up programme by the Sharon Durant Singers, mixed and mastered by Ron Knights at mediagrove.com. The backing track was recorded specially for the Sing Up programme by Tom Fleming.

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