“Can You Hear the People Sing?” is a powerful and iconic song from the musical Les Misrables. The lyrics, written by Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schnberg, and the music, composed by Schnberg, have resonated with audiences worldwide since its debut in 1980.
The song is a rallying cry for freedom and justice, and its lyrics speak to the power of the human spirit in the face of adversity. It has been translated into over 20 languages and has been performed by countless artists, including Harry Belafonte, Josh Groban, and Idina Menzel.