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10 Songs Inspired by Martin Luther King Jr.

First observed in 1968, Martin Luther King Jr. Day wasn’t recognized by all 50 states until 2000. It isn’t just a day just about the man; it’s a day about the dream. Here are 10 songs that pay tribute to King, his ideals and his relentless persistence for change.  read more

The 50 Best Beatles Covers of All Time

Few songwriters have been so thoroughly covered as Lennon/McCartney, and the diversity of Beatles covers is a tribute to the Fab Four's unmatched mark on pop music.  read more

17 Great Non-Hallelujah Leonard Cohen Covers on His 76th Birthday

There are reportedly over 1,500 covers of Cohen songs. While it may seem like 1,499 of them are covers of "Hallelujah," the Canadian songwriter has a deep, rich catalog that's been well mined. Here are 17 worthy takes on his work.  read more

Mary J. Blige to Play Nina Simone in Biopic

It’s been in the works since 2005, but after some setbacks, the Nina Simone biopic starring Mary J. Blige is set to start filming this fall....  read more

50 Best Bob Dylan Covers of All Time

As we began to compile this list of the 50 Best Bob Dylan Covers of All Time—asking for input from Paste readers, writers and editors—someone suggested that it might be easier to compile a list of artists who haven't covered Dylan. I've listened to literally hundreds of Dylan covers over the course of the past week, trying to weigh choices like, "Who's version of 'Tomorrow Is a Long Time' is better, Nick Drake or Nickel Creek?" But I don't mean to make it sound like grueling work. My biggest take-away from this exercise is that going to Dylan for source...  read more

Nina Simone: To Be Free: The Nina Simone Story

Box set clarifies diva’s proud legacy It’s Sept. 15, 1963. The radio plays in the background as Nina Simone sits in her apartment, preparing for a weeklong stint at New York City’s Village Gate. Her mind is heavy. A couple of months earlier, civil rights worker Medgar Evers was shot dead in Mississippi, and Simone’s friends are beginning to ask what she’s doing to further the cause of her people....  read more