David M uses music to educate about Black leaders, Black struggles
buzzz worthy. . . The music of modern civil rights efforts is changing. . . Music artist David M (aka David Minott) is using music to remind us of those who fought for justice and racial equality. In his moving world beat song, "Lest We Forget," the Jamaica-born world-music songwriter / singer invokes the names of African American leaders such as Martin Luther King Jr. and Marcus Garvey to illustrate the contributions that black people have made to society and to encourage listeners to remember their sacrifices. This soul-searching song which opens with excerpts from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's famous "I Have A Dream" speech, not only speaks to the Civil Rights Movement and the hard work of Dr. King, but also gives credence to the work and sacrifices made by stalwarts such as Marcus Garvey, Rosa Parks, Malcolm X, Nelson Mandela, Steven Biko and others who have been instrumental in the struggle for equality and justice, paving the way for positi...