A show that takes a look at black music's uncelebrated talent.

The civil rights movement birthed not only great leaders such as Martin Luther King Jr., but also scores of songs that will live on to tell the various stories of black America's inspiration, provocation and often disappointment  through the years. Here are some of our favorite songs -- old and new -- that embody what King was all about.

Call it black rock, Afro-punk or black alternative. Doesn't matter. Chances are you won't hear these musicians on ''urban'' radio -- which is too bad. There are, literally, hundreds of artists that mainstream music is missing out on. Here are just a few of The Root's favorites.

The singer-songwriter who walked away from stardom 25 years ago is now the subject of a documentary film.