Biko

Name: Biko
Uploaded: 1980-01-01
Duration: 6 min 40 s
Description: This protest song from Gabriel's third album was written after hearing of South African activist Steve Biko's death in police custody in 1977. The recording features African-influenced percussion, distorted guitar, and synthesised bagpipe.

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1980 80s rock

This protest song from Gabriel's third album was written after hearing of South African activist Steve Biko's death in police custody in 1977. The recording features African-influenced percussion, distorted guitar, and synthesised bagpipe.