Curtis Mayfield
From Stage To Screen: A History Of Musicians-Turned-Film Composers
From the Issac Hayes’ funky instrumental scores to Trent Reznor’s dark genius, here are just a few of the growing ranks of musicians-turned-film composers.
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Features3 weeks ago‘We’re A Winner’: The People’s Soul Of Curtis Mayfield & The Impressions
The inspiring and infectious song became the fourth of the Impressions' six R&B No.1s.
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Features2 months ago
‘Let’s Do It Again’: The Staple Singers’ Big-Screen Soul Smash
The score album combined two great American talents, performed by the Staples and written and produced almost entirely by Curtis Mayfield.
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Features4 months ago
These Patriotic Songs Are Celebrations Of America
This collection of patriotic songs about America mixes buried treasures along with some must-hear standards.
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Features7 months ago
‘Hello Nasty’: How Three MCs And One DJ Created The Beastie Boys’ Classic
Beastie Boys always seemed to be pushing their music forward, while simultaneously borrowing heavily from their past.
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Features9 months ago
The Great American Songbook: Soul Covers
Soul covers of The Great American Songbook have added a gospel-derived power and dancefloor-driven sexiness to these timeless standards.
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News11 months ago
Soul Singer James Burke Of The Five Stairsteps, The Invisible Man’s Band Dies At 70
The artist’s vocals can be heard on such hits as 1970’s ‘O-o-h Child’ and 1980’s ‘All Night Thing.’
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Features3 years ago
If You like Curtis Mayfield… You’ll Love Kendrick Lamar
Unafraid to tackle the big subjects, artists like Curtis Mayfield and Kendrick Lamar are as brave in their music as they are in their politics.
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News3 years ago
Earth Wind & Fire’s Philip Bailey Announces New Solo Album, ‘Love Will Find A Way’
Trailed by the single, 'Billy Jack', Bailey's new album is due out on Verve on 21 June.
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News3 years ago
Nina Simone, Neil Diamond And Jay-Z Added To Library Of Congress
“The National Recording Registry honours the music that enriches our souls, the voices that tell our stories and the sounds that mirror our lives.”
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Features3 years ago
11 Singer-Songwriters Who Deserve The Nobel Prize
After Bob Dylan won the Nobel and pop songs are the new poetry, what other songwriters and artists are worthy of the award?
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In-Depth6 years ago
All Funked Up… And How We Got That Way
What is funk? Some say it’s all about the groove, for others it’s the attitude, the glide in your stride, the dip in yo’ hip. Time to immerse yourself...
