John Malveaux: With Mandela's image banned during his time in prison on Robben Island...freedom songs became an important part of spreading his message.

Nelson R. Mandela (1918-2013)

John Malveaux of www.MusicUNTOLD.com writes:

With Mandela's image banned during his time in prison on Robben Island and the government determined to stamp out all mentions of him, freedom songs became an important part of spreading his message. His name was kept alive especially through music. Mandela once said "Music is a great blessing. It has the power to elevate us and liberate us. It sets people free to dream. It can unite us to sing with one voice. Such is the value of music." 

Thanks

John Malveaux