Anthem of the Rainbow

While the world waits and wonders over Syria, and whether or not there might be a war that could escalate, there are songs that offer the protest that often comes during these times.

Anthem of the Rainbow was sung by Odetta, with her rich voice and stirring delivery able to arouse listeners to the opposition of the Vietnam War.  Music had much to do with stimulating debate and provoking feelings, most especially of sorrow and anger about the futility of war.

The author of the song is unknown.  Odetta was a major  spokesperson during the civil rights era and also during the times when musicians became part of the protest of the Vietnam war.

The song is performed here, in its simplest and most traditional form.