This week, we celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, and commemorate the anniversary of his assassination (4/4/68). We'll hear from Dr. King in his own voice, as well as soul, jazz, gospel, and hip-hop tributes to Dr. King from Nina Simone, Smokey Robinson, and many more.
Nightfly #2015.13 Playlist Hour 1 Joan Armatrading "Back to the Night" Chris Kenner "Memories of a King (Let Freedom Ring) pt 1" Martin Luther King, Jr "Excerpt From Speech The Day Before His Death" Nancy Dupree & a Group of Rochester, NY Youngsters "Docta King" Ben Branch and The Operation Breadbasket Orchestra "Precious Lord, Take My Hand" George Perkins "Cryin' In the Streets pts 1 & 2" Smokey Robinson & The Miracles "Abraham, Martin and John" Nina Simone "Why? (The King of Love is Dead)" Otis Spann "Hotel Lorraine" Gregory Porter & Opolopo "1960 What Oplolopo Kick & Bass Rerub" Hour 2 Common "A Dream" Sweet Honey In the Rock "Eyes On The Prize ('Hold On')" Mahalia Jackson "There Is A Balm in Gilead" Brother Kirk and Pete Seeger "The Ballad of Martin Luther King" Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. "Sermon: Drum Major Instinct" The Freedom Singers "We Shall Overcome" The Freedom Singers "Calypso Freedom" The Destruments "Freedom" Norman Connors "The Creator Has a Master Plan" Edo G "Wishing feat. Masta Ace" Marcus Shelby Orchestra "Memphis (I Am a Man)" Aretha Franklin "How I Got Over" Sam Cooke "Havin' a Party"