James Brown To Get Martin Luther King Jr Award

James Brown is set to be awarded the Martin Luther King Jr award for his services to music.

The Godfather of Soul will be presented with the gong at a ceremony at the Sheraton New York Hotel on April 6.

Brown is deemed to have continued the work of the great man through his music.

He said in a statement: "It is nice to be thought of for such an honorable award that means so much to so many people.

“Dr King was a man who fought for our country, for better, harmonious relationships and for hope for a better world for everybody.

“I, along with many others have the utmost respect for such an inspirational life-leader. We can all relate to his beliefs and we continue to follow that dream."