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Donald Shirley deserves his own movie.  Green Book is to the full Donald Shirley Story as an Avengers' movie to Black Panther.  In Black Panther the family story, the beauty, the love, the self-determination of Wakanda.  This episode explores his origin story and why Donald Shirley - originator, innovator, fighter - forerunner of Prince - is an American superhero.

Thanks to Donald Shirley for keeping on, and to the Shirley family for sharing your story.
Thanks to Brooke Obie of Shadow and Act for your inspiration.
Music credit to composer Ivy Spera for piano arrangement - best part of the podcast!

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