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Martin Luther McCoy on his passion for music and his tribute to Zumbi of Zion-I

KALW | By Jeneé Darden

Published February 21, 2022 at 4:34 PM PST

I am artist that has his own path to carve at all times.

Martin Luther McCoy

Don’t expect to hear one type of sound when you attend a Martin Luther McCoy concert. The San Francisco artist gives his all, whether it’s neo-soul, funk, rock, or another music genre. Martin has been performing in the Bay Area and beyond since the 1990s. He has shared the stage with such artists as Jill Scott, The Roots and Dave Matthews Band. The singer and songwriter blends rich sounds with lyrics about love and social issues.

This Saturday Martin will perform at the Museum of the African Diaspora at 4 p.m. Follow him on Facebook for info on his upcoming shows.

This interview was co-produced with Porfirio Rangel.