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The King of Soul

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Poet and Musician Saul Williams, on a man who makes him proud to be an African American: James Brown.

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  rawrfee
- excellent piece... thank you!
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  lmerchie
- I respect and admire Saul Williams as an artist and the continuity that he reveals from James Brown to his Mom to him. This is what it is all about. Brilliant !!!
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  dizzydean3
- i like saul williams..... but perhaps he hasn't seen this interview.........goodness sakes!......i actually thought Saul was gonna be talking about Obama.....GOBAMA 2008!!!!!
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  mischabarrett
- GREAT to see inspiring black poets and musicians on Current. How are you celebrating Black History Month?
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