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When did Martin Luther King Jr. start making music?
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Martin Luther King Jr.'s first song “Letter From Birmingham Jail” released on April 16, 1963.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was an American clergyman, activist, and leader in the African-American Civil Rights Movement. He is best known for his role in the advancement of civil rights using nonviolent civil disobedience.
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