12 Years a Slave (2013)

In the pre-Civil War United States, Solomon Northup, a free black man from upstate New York, is abducted and sold into slavery. Facing cruelty as well as unexpected kindnesses Solomon struggles not only to stay alive, but to retain his dignity. In the twelfth year of his unforgettable odyssey, Solomon’s chance meeting with a Canadian abolitionist will forever alter his life.

The movie 12 Years a Slave, released in 2013, features 14 songs from artists like Roosevelt Credit and David Hughey, Tim Fain, Tim Fain and Caitlin Sullivan and Paul Dano. What is your favorite song from 12 Years a Slave?

Songs from 12 Years a Slave

My Lord, Sunshine

Roosevelt Credit and David Hughey

The Devil's Dream

Tim Fain

Trio in B-flat, D471

Tim Fain and Caitlin Sullivan

The Old Promenade

Tim Fain

Money Musk

Tim Fain

Run Nigger Run

Paul Dano

Awake on Foreign Shores

Apache Blessing Song

Cotton Song

Miller's Reel

Tim Fain

Yarney's Waltz

Tim Fain and Caitlin Sullivan

O Teach Me Lord

Tami Tyree , Roosevelt Credit , David Hughey and Danyelle Williamson

John

Roll Jordan Roll

Topsy Chapman and Chiwetel Ejiofor