For the past few weeks, Ryan Coogler's Sinners (2025) has captivated audiences with its unique blend of Southern Gothic horror and soul-stirring blues music. Set in 1930s Mississippi, the film follows twin brothers (played by Michael B. Jordan, Parent Trap style) as they open a juke joint in the Jim Crow South while surviving supernatural forces.
The heartbeat of Sinners lies in its evocative soundtrack, a collaboration between Coogler and composer Ludwig Göransson. Known for his work on Oppenheimer and Black Panther, Göransson created a soundtrack rich in authenticity and emotional depth by infusing the score with live recordings from renowned blues artists, such as Buddy Guy, Brittany Howard, and Raphael Saadiq. Göransson stated,
“The score I composed for ‘Sinners’ is the most personal of my career. It’s a reflection of my own musical journey, told through the voice of the instrument that means the most to me. I perform it on a 1932 Dobro Cyclops resonator—the very same guitar that Preacherboy Sammie carries throughout the film,” Göransson said in a statement.
He continued, “The fingerprints of the blues are present in virtually all popular music that has existed since, and we wanted the music of ‘Sinners’ to reflect that. Beyond feeling raw and lived in, we wanted it to be firmly rooted in its true origin story,” he added. “We weren’t aiming for nostalgia; we wanted it to feel immediate. Much of the music was written and recorded on set during the shoot, with the cast and crew working alongside us. That process gave the film a sound that’s connected to the past, alive in the moment. This is the music story of ‘Sinners.’”
Experience the Soundtrack on Freegal Music
Great news for library patrons: the entire Sinners soundtrack is available for free streaming and download on Freegal Music. With your library card, you can:
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Stream up to 3 hours of music per day
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Download up to 3 songs per week to keep forever!
Immerse yourself in the haunting melodies and powerful rhythms that define Sinners. From the raw energy of live juke joint performances to the soulful ballads that echo the characters' humanity, this soundtrack offers a profound musical journey through the American South's complex history.
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