Erivo was inspired to work with Campbell after seeing his viral performance of "Sing Out, March On" at Harvard.
Watch Cynthia Erivo's powerful live and recorded performances of this award-nominated anthem: Erivo was inspired to work with Campbell after
is the emotional, gospel-tinged anthem for the film Harriet , written and performed by Cynthia Erivo , who stars as the legendary abolitionist Harriet Tubman. The song serves as a powerful tribute to Tubman’s legacy of courage and her tireless fight for freedom. The Creation of an Anthem The Creation of an Anthem The song incorporates
The song incorporates themes of hope and perseverance, even using Harriet Tubman's reported last words: "I go to prepare a place for you". Critical Acclaim and Recognition It won Outstanding Original Song for Visual Media
After completing production on Harriet , Cynthia Erivo collaborated with songwriter Joshuah Brian Campbell to write a song specifically for the film's end credits.
Erivo received rare dual Academy Award nominations for Best Actress and Best Original Song for the same film.
It won Outstanding Original Song for Visual Media from the Society of Composers & Lyricists and earned nominations from the Golden Globes , Grammys, and Critics' Choice Awards.