“The Water Prelude” from The Drop That Contained the Sea

“The Water Prelude” is the opening track of Christopher Tin’s 2014 classical crossover album The Drop That Contained the Sea, a song cycle of ten movements each inspired by a different form of water in the global water cycle.

“Hope Lingers On” by Lissa Schneckenburger

“Hope Lingers On” is an a cappella choral piece composed by Lissa Schneckenburger, a Vermont-based fiddle player, singer, and songwriter,

"The Sun Never Says" is a popular modern piece composed by Dan Forrest. It uses text adapted by Daniel Ladinsky from the 14th-century Sufi poet Hafiz. The short, powerful lyrics speak about unconditional, selfless love using the sun and the earth as a metaphor.

“Madoda Sabelani" by South African singer Loyiso Gijana is a powerful Afro-soul protest and prayer song released in June 2020. Written in isiXhosa, the title translates to "Men, heed the call" or "Men, listen up".