A Tribute To Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Every year during this time I feel that it’s important that we take a moment to remember the hard work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Using non-violent methods, Dr. King inspired people to stand up and take action to change a system that was unfair and cruel to not only the African American population of this country but to all minorities who were experiencing discrimination based on their race and the color of their skin. He preached love and togetherness even when his actions were met with violence and hatred. And even when times were at their darkest, Dr. King was somehow able to stay focused and not lose sight of his goal, to have an America that is free of violence, racism, and discrimination. Dr. King may be gone but movement he started lives on today. So in honor of Dr. King I would like to share with you some of my favorite civil rights songs as well as one of my favorite recordings of Dr. King himself. Enjoy.
Bottleneck Cafe MLK Radio Short
long teaser download
Songs played in the above radio short…
ARTIS/SONG/ALBUM
Mahalia Jackson “Nobody Knows The Trouble I’ve Seen” Gospels, Spirituals, and Hymns (played under spoken word intro)
Mavis Staples “You Are Not Alone” You Are Not Alone
Big Bill Broonzey “When Will I Get To Be Called A Man?” Trouble In Mind
J.B. Lenior “Down In Mississippi” Vietnam Blues
Sam Cooke “A Change Is Gonna Come” Portrait Of A Legend