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10 Essential Curtis Mayfield Songs That Still Inspire Music Lovers Today.

(ThyBlackMan.com) Curtis Mayfield wasn’t just a musician—he was a storyteller, an activist, and a visionary whose music still speaks to us today. Whether he was crafting powerful anthems for the civil ...
The Hollywood Reporter

How H.E.R.’s 2021 Oscar Speech Led to Her Directing a Curtis Mayfield Doc

'The Makings of Curtis Mayfield’, which is premiering at SXSW, features interviews with Dr. Dre, Mary J. Blige and John Legend. By Mia Galuppo Senior Entertainment Reporter In 2021, the musician H.E.R ...
Variety

‘The Makings of Curtis Mayfield’ Review: H.E.R. Directs an Irresistible Celebration of the ’70s Funk-Soul Genius

It's an exuberant documentary full of all-star conversations, framed around archival footage of an artist who remains an underappreciated giant. Early on in “The Makings of Curtis Mayfield,” H.E.R., ...
Deadline.com

H.E.R. Dissects The Artistry Of A Musician “Ahead Of His Time” In Her Feature Directorial Debut ‘The Makings Of Curtis Mayfield’ — SXSW Studio

Logline: The Makings of Curtis Mayfield explores the legacy and deep musical and cultural influence of singer, songwriter, guitarist, producer, and entrepreneur Curtis Mayfield. H.E.R.’s uniquely ...