The song We Shall Overcome is of the opinion to have its origin in the gospel song, I'll Overcome Someday by African American minister and composer Charles Tindley. It began to take off in popularity in the 1960s with the help of folk singers and activists Pete Seeger and Joan Baez and became the unofficial anthem of the civil rights movement. Today, it is sung worldwide by those seeking social justice in times of unrest. Are you looking to add this piece to your violin repertoire? If so, check