Pôngo – Freedom [Mani]
Italian brothers Pongo have unveiled their new single ‘Freedom’. A brand-new electronic version of the masterpiece of the same name that was made famous by Richie Havens at Woodstock ’69, ‘Freedom’ is a stunning melodic techno track, underpinned by ethereal synths and soaring vocals. The original track discussed the need to be free when so many were being oppressed – themes that are eerily relevant in 2020.
Freedom is a very important song in the life of Pôngo, one of the songs that has always touched us deeply and that has always given us a strong emotional charge, precisely for its message so direct and so current, even today after 50 years. Pongo explains.
“Today more than ever, with all that is going on, in a period of mass confusion and reclusive society, we want to re-propose Richie Havens original, shouting “Freedom” to the world, with the hope that this will return to being a hymn of peace; a message of union between peoples and nations in the name of safeguarding our planet and social equality”.