The voices in my head urged me to pull a thread on a Marvin Gaye t-shirt. I followed it down a rabbit hole and learned about what we know as The Vietnam War, Marvin Gaye, his brother, his fighting spirit, and how the album “What’s Going On” almost fell into a hole of its own, possibly never to see the light of day. Did you know Berry Gordy hated the song and the whole concept of “a protest record?” Did you know September 21, 1970 is listed as the last recording date of the single “What’s Going On” (55th anniversary in 8 days), and September 16, 1971 “Inner City Blues” was released as a single (54th anniversary in 3 days)? I straddle the past and present, the battles behind us and the battles before us, and discuss why this album and that war are still relevant. Join me.***The tracks mentioned in this show are not available on podcast platforms due to copyright. The full show with music IS available at the Mixcloud link below, because its set up for DJs and handles the royalties. You may also find “What’s Going On” and “Inner City Blues” by Marvin Gaye, and “Voices Inside (Everything Is Everything)” by Donny Hathaway where you find music.Visit the Linktree below or in the bio for where to listen, get book club resources, including free downloads! https://linktr.ee/inthecabradioListen to the complete radio show as it aired LIVE on KMRD-LP at Mixcloud where the MUSIC lives! This week it’s music from Fela Kuti, Skunk Anansie, Urban Heat, Taina Asili, Clare & The Reasons, Shea Diamond and more!#marvingaye #whatsgoingon #berrygordy #motown #protest #vietnam #music #history #movement #fyp #trending #music #talk #podcast #AnotherWorldIsPossible #anotherworldishere

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