Posts Tagged ‘Martin Luther King’
Classic protest songs – paying homage to MLK
Written by admin on April 4, 2010 – 1:46 pm -Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated on this day in 1968, so it’s a good time to reflect on some of the powerful songs that supported or were inspired by the Civil Rights Movement. I’ve selected some gems from some very diverse artists. Enjoy.
Tags: Bob Dylan, Elvis Presley, James Brown, Joan Baez, Martin Luther King, marvin gaye, protest songs, Sam Cooke
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