UPDATED August 1st, 2016
It’s been 46 years since the April 4, 1968 murder of Martin Luther King, Jr. But his message of peace, love and equality has lived on through the decades, through those who have continued to carry the torch. But King’s message lives on in more creative forms, too. From songs written specifically for and about him to other songs that echo his message of tolerance, his legacy is very much alive, indeed. Here are 10 of our favorite songs that echo the message of Dr. King:
