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Tribute Concert Celebrates Nelson Mandela's Release
1990
The Nelson Mandela: An International Tribute for a Free South Africa concert is held in Wembley Stadium, London, to celebrate the release of Mandela, who had been imprisoned since 1962. Neil Young, Peter Gabriel, Lou Reed, Tracy Chapman, Jackson Browne and Bonnie Raitt all perform.
Nelson Mandela, an anti-apartheid activist and leader of the African National Congress, was given a life sentence in prison on charges of sabotage against the South African government. Before his conviction, he said: "During my lifetime I have dedicated myself to this struggle of the African people. I have fought against white domination, and I have fought against black domination. I have cherished the ideal of a democratic and free society in which all persons live together in harmony and with equal opportunities. It is an ideal which I hope to live for and to achieve. But if needs be, it is an ideal for which I am prepared to die."
After serving 27 years in prison, the future president of South Africa (1994-1999) is greeted with a six-minute standing ovation from 72,000 rock fans at Wembley Stadium. He urges the crowd to continue to support the fight against apartheid and help institute a nonracial democracy in his country. Musical guests echo Mandela's cry for freedom. In addition to a star-studded solo lineup that includes everyone from Neil Young to Lou Reed to Natalie Cole, Peter Gabriel and Tracy Chapman - who respectively sing "Biko" and "Talkin' Bout A Revolution" - celebrate with a duet of "Don't Give Up." Meanwhile, Simple Minds sing "Mandela Day," a tune they penned for Mandela's 70th birthday celebration two months earlier. Rappers Neneh Cherry, Stetsasonic, and the Jungle Brothers are also on hand to remind the crowd of South Africa's plight, chanting "Free South Africa."
After serving 27 years in prison, the future president of South Africa (1994-1999) is greeted with a six-minute standing ovation from 72,000 rock fans at Wembley Stadium. He urges the crowd to continue to support the fight against apartheid and help institute a nonracial democracy in his country. Musical guests echo Mandela's cry for freedom. In addition to a star-studded solo lineup that includes everyone from Neil Young to Lou Reed to Natalie Cole, Peter Gabriel and Tracy Chapman - who respectively sing "Biko" and "Talkin' Bout A Revolution" - celebrate with a duet of "Don't Give Up." Meanwhile, Simple Minds sing "Mandela Day," a tune they penned for Mandela's 70th birthday celebration two months earlier. Rappers Neneh Cherry, Stetsasonic, and the Jungle Brothers are also on hand to remind the crowd of South Africa's plight, chanting "Free South Africa."
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