A song often referred to as the Black national anthem, "Lift Every Voice and Sing," will be performed by local artist Ledisi at Sunday's Super Bowl in New Orleans, the fifth year it has featured in the National Football League championship game.

Photo courtesy of Roland JackThis year's Super Bowl featured R&B singer Ledisi performing the Black National Anthem, "Lift Every Voice and Sing." This

Grammy Award-winning artist Ledisi sings "Lift Every Voice and Sing," otherwise known as the Black national anthem, in her home city before Super Bowl LIX.

Grammy award-winning vocalist and New Orleans native Ledisi delivered a captivating performance of the "Black National Anthem" at this year's Super Bowl.

Super Bowl 59 is less than an hour from kickoff at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Super Bowl, featuring the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles, will kick off shortly after 6:30 p.