: A multi-sectioned piece inspired by Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring .
: A reflection on the atmosphere of the civil rights struggle. Herbie Hancock - The Prisoner (1969, 1995, Blue...
: Composed by Buster Williams, representing the duality of "fire" (violence/oppression) and "water" (the calming presence of Dr. King). : A multi-sectioned piece inspired by Stravinsky’s Rite
The album has seen several high-quality reissues that cater to both digital and analog collectors: Herbie Hancock - The Prisoner (1969, 1995, Blue...
The album is a poignant social concept piece dedicated to the memory of , who was assassinated just a year prior to the recording. Hancock used the metaphor of "the prisoner" to express the long-standing social and psychological imprisonment of Black people in America.