Nothing gets certain patriots in a tizzy like an alternative take on "The Star Spangled Banner," especially when performed by a Black or Latino person. Today on Hand Me Sounds, we're surveying 5 controversial renditions of The National Anthem by artists of color. To get there, we'll unpack the origins of Francis Scott Key's original poem, visit a variety of sporting events plus an iconic festival, and even draw some sobering parallels to our current state of democracy.

Nothing gets certain patriots in a tizzy like an alternative take on "The Star Spangled Banner," especially when performed by a Black or Latino person. Today on&nbsp;Hand Me Sounds,&nbsp;we're surveying&nbsp;5 controversial renditions of The National Anthem by artists of color. To get there, we'll unpack the&nbsp;origins&nbsp;of Francis Scott Key's original poem, visit a variety&nbsp;of sporting events plus an iconic&nbsp;festival, and even draw some sobering parallels&nbsp;to our current state of democracy.

Hand Me Sounds is a music history podcast that explores the depths of genre and creativity through thematic analysis of cover songs, interpolated lyrics, musical homage, sampling, influence, idea exchange, and more from the framing of a consignment store run by store manager, and host, Shi.City. Each episode spotlights a targeted topic, features thoughtful historical commentary and aims to expand the average music fan’s mind and appreciation for popular art. Musical history is uncovered by going through the racks and bins of cultures past to reveal the hidden, most often times Black and feminist histories behind some of the most enduring songs of all time. Music, like second-hand clothing, can stitch unexpected knots between generations, at Hand Me Sounds we’re here to show how music history and pop culture fit together seamlessly. Hand Me Sounds is a virtual music history shop exploring genre and creativity through analysis of cover songs, interpolated lyrics, sampling, & more.

Hand Me Sounds is a music history podcast that explores the depths of genre and creativity through thematic analysis of cover songs, interpolated lyrics, musical homage, sampling, influence, idea exchange, and more from the framing of a consignment store run by store manager, and host, Shi.City. Each episode spotlights a targeted topic, features thoughtful historical commentary and aims to expand the average music fan&rsquo;s mind and appreciation for popular art. Musical history is uncovered by going through the racks and bins of cultures past to reveal the hidden, most often times Black and feminist histories behind some of the most enduring songs of all time. Music, like second-hand clothing, can stitch unexpected knots between generations, at Hand Me Sounds we&rsquo;re here to show how music history and pop culture fit together seamlessly. Hand Me Sounds is a virtual music history shop exploring genre and creativity through analysis of cover songs, interpolated lyrics, sampling, &amp; more.

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Broad Stripes: Rouge Renditions of The National Anthem 

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