Peter Gabriel Discusses ‘Biko’, His Anti-Apartheid Anthem | Songlines
Thursday, July 18, 2024

Peter Gabriel Discusses ‘Biko’, His Anti-Apartheid Anthem

In 1980 Peter Gabriel released ‘Biko’, raising awareness of South Africa’s apartheid regime. It’s since become a human rights anthem across the world. Gabriel tells the story of its genesis and legacy

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Peter Gabriel performing ‘Biko’ during the i/o tour, 2023 (photo: York Tillyer)

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