Show Notes
I had heard that John Coltrane's masterful composition Alabama was inspired by Martin Luther King Jr's eulogy for four young girls who were killed by explosives planted under the steps of their church by members of the KKK. The nation's collective outrage at the murder of George Floyd by police got me thinking about Coltrane's work, and so I sought out Dr King's speech. This episode presents both back to back, in an effort to make some small contribution towards filling the void left by the shocking -though sadly not surprising- murder, lest it be filled with bitterness, anger, and rage. Enjoy. [email protected]
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