Instead, he did his only three Harlem performances in Harlem nightclubs with blues master Freddie King. Spike Lee directed this documentary about the 1963 Birmingham, Alabama church bombing that killed four Black girls. She notes fans of their hits, like "Up, Up and Away," sometimes thought the group was white until they saw an album cover or watched them perform live. The Black Fire Documentary is a story about an independent jazz label and its connections to modern music through Hip Hop & Neo-Soul; via artists that sampled or were influenced by Plunky/Black Fire (J Dilla, Madlib, The Roots, Questlove, Big Pun, KRS ONE etc.). So it was sort of like, hey, people, Jesus Christ is here right now, you know, that sort of thing. So, yeah, it would have been great to see Buddy Miles, Billy Cox and Freddie King and Jimi Hendrix as the Band of Gypsys perform at the Harlem Cultural Festival. Before Woodstock in 1969, there was another memorable music festival playing about 100 miles away, with all-star lineups including Sly and the Family Stone, Gladys Knight and the Pips, Stevie . So that's even unprecedented, because I'm used to, like, each background singer having their own microphone. on the right for the latest news & updates from the Black Music Festival Date: Sunday 28th August 2022 Bank Holiday Sunday @Potternewton Park, LS7 4HB :@blackmusicfestivalleeds :@BLKMusicFest :@BLKMusicFest #BLKMusicFes :info@BlackMusicFestival.org :+44 0113 307 0300 Your here Home Lastest Tweets : @BlkMusicFest It was just more magic to me when less is more. Like, you know, hey, Terry, if you want to do this thing that I'm doing next week, you know, the guys from Podcast America are doing it as well. Watch on. And he was working with the Band of Gypsys, which is QUESTLOVE: Buddy Miles and Billy Cox. Oh, happy day. Related: 120 Inspiring Quotes for Black History Month: Freedom Is Never Given. And sometimes it's exhausting. Essence Festival is one of the few festivals that is still held in a stadium setting and draws a crowd that loves Black music no matter if its City Girls or the Isley Brothers. The 2023 Sol Blume lineup: Brent Faiyaz will. The last time you were on our show, we talked about how your grandfather, William Beachy Thompson, was a singer in the famous gospel group The Dixie Hummingbirds. There's one moment in the film when the crowd is pushing. Even though it could be very hip-hop, it's still just, like, so elaborate and staged. This documentary highlights the human experience of music festivals and it really was heartwarming to someone that truly loves EDM music and raving. Come on. And a large part of that story is included in the 2021 HBO documentary, Tina, which doesnt hold back one bit. Transcript. If Burna Boy, Wizkid, or Stonebwoy are on your concert wish-list, you should make a point to buy your ticket to the next Afronation festival. And I think this is one of the real standout performances in the movie. Fall season in Atlanta brings lots of color and a slew of high-profile events like the BET Hip Hop Awards, A3C, and a festival favorite. King, Ray Barretto, The Temptations' former frontman David Ruffin, The 5th Dimension, and more. But watch a little longer, as Wonder sits behind a drumkit to whip off a crackling drum solo. The Strawberries and Creem festival was born from a popular club night promoted by two friends now evolved in an urban music haven. N2Y2YmI0MTk3OTI4NjAyNzM2M2RjNDQ1MWUwYzEyOTIwYzA2MzEwZmQ2MDU1 QUESTLOVE: Yeah. With loads of never-before-scene footage, this eye-opening documentary paints a portrait of the musician that is further fleshed out with interviews with his contemporaries as well as those he influenced, making for one wild ride. Related: The Significance of Black History Month and Why It Is Celebrated in February. Because the coolest thing in the '60s and early '70s was watching the performers do steps, you know. But I knew early that my survival in whatever world that I create really depends on my education level of what I knew so that I could fit into that world. But, yeah. This text may not be in its final form and may be updated or revised in the future. But Tulchin was unable to produce it into a film or TV series in spite of trying for years to attract funders. The Los Angeles Coliseum, holding 100,000 people, was sold out . Which festival takes attendees to different cities with a view of the water and Afrobeat as the soundtrack? A new documentary by Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson, featuring rarely-seen footage, captures the magic of an event that had long been forgotten in the shadow of that other 1969 New York music festival . If youre trying to catch African artists performing in their country, at a discounted rate, and with the vibes of their homeland, Flytime Fest is a must-attend. In a spellbinding sequence, the movie alternates between a new interview with the Rev. Oh, happy day, when Jesus washed, when Jesus washed, when he washed, when Jesus washed, he washed all my sins away. GROSS: It's so great to be able to see this. Losing you would end my life, you see, because you mean that much to me. He has a new book that will be published in the fall called "Music Is History," focusing on 1971 to the present. GROSS: So you were unable to interview Tony Lawrence. The gospel song was a favorite of civil rights leader Rev. Fest dates are April 29 and 30, 2023. We'll be right back. Over the last few years, documentaries featuring Black musicians have showcased the talent and drive that it takes to become some of the greatest at their crafts. Like, they're doing like it's almost like interpretive body movement. Isle Of Wight Angry Host. OTIzYjk4MmM5NWM0NzM3MWEzNmRhNmIyNGZhYjdkMzMzMGEwN2VmNGNmNmUw Through interviews with the likes of Angela Bassett, Oprah Winfrey, and multiple others, this nearly two-hour documentary paints a portrait of a talented, determined, and strong woman who fought like hell to make a place for herself, and is an inspiration to generations of young girls with a dream. Follow us On Instagram @eventnoirehq, Follow us On Twitter @Eventnoire, Like us on Facebook. Enjoy them and learn about the. And so that, you know, precious lord summit meeting that I call it really wasn't planned. And, through new interviews, he lets musicians tell heartfelt stories about what led them to the festival. (opens in new tab). Festival: A Documentary 2018 TV-MA 1 h 25 m IMDb RATING 7.7 /10 26 YOUR RATING Rate Documentary Music When 100k people descend on a music festival weekend, these are the stories they bring with them. Through the adversity and struggles these artists went through, their drive and talent persevered and are a huge reason why people see them as legends today. Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson's look back at the legendary 1969 concert events in Harlem that came to be known as Black Woodstock. And tens of thousands of people attended, mostly Black and brown. When I get to heaven - oh, happy day - I'm gonna spread the news - oh, happy day. GROSS: Sly, yeah. And then suddenly, to watch them have more excitement than the kids at the end of the set, that, to me, is almost like - that should be taught in every university, like, on how to really engage and perform and really have a plan that's unmarked and unprecedented and really execute it to perfection. Just before his death, he signed over the rights to two producers, who brought on Questlove to turn it into the film that is now "Summer Of Soul." GROSS: This is FRESH AIR. Let's get back to my interview with Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson. The 2014 documentary Nas: Time is Illmatic not only dives into the themes, production, and legacy of the groundbreaking album, but also the artist himself and the real-life stories that were turned into songs like NY State of Mind, Lifes a Bitch, and The World is Yours. Fascinating and enlightening, you wont want to miss this one. That was one of the reasons why performing in Harlem was so important to us, because we wanted our people to know what we were about. But really, it's just the audacity to dream. He's also an author, and his new book, "Music Is History" - focusing on 1971 to the present - will be published in the fall. I can't imagine him not. Questlove and collaborators snapped it up when they found it. If you are a longtime fan of James Brown or are just now getting into his music, this is a documentary you cant miss. MGYwZjNlOGJiZGYwZmE4ZmNkZjQ2NTE2MTIzNDQwYTc3NDgwYzcyMmYwMzA3 The Notorious B.I.G., OutKast, Gang Starr, and Common all released landmark albums that forever changed the rap game. Let's get back to my interview with Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson. Oh, happy day. Let the sunshine in. We didn't know anything about therapists. I'm wondering, like, how did he do that? Oh, yeah. Documentary Music The Harlem Cultural Festival, also known as "Black Woodstock", was a series of music concerts held in Harlem, Manhattan, New York City during the summer of 1969 to celebrate African American music and culture and to promote the continued politics of Black pride. And so kind of rule No. So I'm sure he knows now that he's in the afterlife. MTA5YWI3OWJhM2I1M2Q2NWRlZGQ2NTQyZTk3ZDdhMzliMTUxODdlZjk5MTQz And you're so, like, musically knowledgeable and versatile. Billy knew exactly what to do because Billy sang gospel in his teen years. Just documenting their jaw-dropping live work would add up to an amazing concert film. Jamila Wignot's portrait of a modern dance visionary who carved out space for Black performers and Black stories in 1950s New York City. LEILA FADEL, HOST: A long-forgotten Harlem event finally gets its due in the new concert documentary, "Summer Of Soul." MmVmMmZlNzg3NTAzMWMwMDBlMDU0NGVhYzhkMTkwYTc2YTM1ZTdhYWNhNzgx There are interviews with activist Stokely Carmichael, his mother in an impromptu interview, activist Angela Davis and more of those involved in the Black Power Movement, and those are interspersed with contemporary interviews with people like Erykah Badu, the Last Poets' Abiodun Oyewole and rapper Talib Kweli. Yeah, no, of course. GROSS: And he hosted it. I was commenting to Billy Davis that, you know, in all the performances I've seen of The 5th Dimension, I've never heard you use sort of your gospel growl, your James Brown sermon preacher (imitating James Brown) hey, dig it - you know, that sort of thing. And in the case of the Gladys Knight and the Pips performance, first of all, they're doing it on one microphone. Oh, happy day. / 23 Taq. Rent/Buy Summer of Soul on Amazon. Just over 27 years ago, the world lost Kurt Cobain. Like, probably the best thing about this film is the amount of people that are reaching out to me saying that, oh, my God, my great-grandmother is 19 years old. The all-day Wattstax event, held at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum seven years after the Watts Riots, was staged as a benefit concert by Stax Records. It celebrates many different aspects of the Black community. The documentary is called "Summer Of Soul," and my guest, Questlove, directed it. Well you still have time to decide Where are you staying? QUESTLOVE: She's channeling magic through God, yes, absolutely. This film could be a good companion piece to 13th. If you believe Wordfence should be allowing you access to this site, please let them know using the steps below so they can investigate why this is happening. GROSS: So that was Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis speaking over their performance - over The 5th Dimension's performance of "The Age Of Aquarius," which was a big hit for them. Closely tied with Woodstock, this documentary analyses the commonalities between the original 1969 festival crowd and the attendees of the 25th and 30th-anniversary festivals, the latter of which was marred by violence, destruction, and multiple fires that broke out on the festival site. The documentary features two decades in the making, opening up the vault for the very first time to present the performances and behind-the-scenes stories that shaped the music festival. QUESTLOVE: Gladys Knight was everything to us. Theres a lot to unpack, so lets get started. She gave it to us good. (SOUNDBITE OF STEVIE WONDER'S "SHOO-BE-DOO-BE-DOO-DA-DAY"). '20,000 Species of Bees' star Sofa Otero becomes the youngest-ever winner of Berlin's Silver Bear for best leading performance. But it's also - it's very exhausting, you know. Sly was the the one act that wasn't billed to be on the festival. QUESTLOVE: And so I had a nice little tradeoff. What do you want to do first? Opening to rave. It can be frustrating to explain the Black experience in the United States, in part because Black history in America is comprised of so many different experiences. NWFjNjg3MzY4ZTMwNWEzZWM4N2VmOTg4ZDFlNmViZDA2ODQwMGMwMzdmZDQz We've never seen women play the trumpet. Layovers can get pretty long. I mean, it really is a historic document. And somehow, like, we just lost track of him in 1982. 1 was always this sort of unspoken I come in peace, I'm not a threat kind of disposition that most Black people have to have in the workspace, especially during this time period. Stream A Band Called Death on Prime Video (with Fandor Channel). Stevie Wonder, Nina Simone, The Fifth Dimension and others entertain and talk about their work here, but as it turns out, because another festival was happening that summer in Woodstock, NY, people lost interest in this footage for a while. Its mix of music & ideals resonate now more than ever. Questlove, welcome back to FRESH AIR. (opens in new tab) The United Kingdoms liveliest urban festival may be young, but it is mighty with the hottest Black artists from every continent. Directed by Raoul Peck, narrated by Samuel L. Jackson and nominated for an Oscar, this documentary explores author James Baldwin through his own words and interviews, with a lens on his unfinished book Remember This House. After coming onto the scene with his landmark 1994 debut album Ready to Die, the rapper also known as Biggie Smalls became one of the biggest names in the music industry, dropping unforgettable tracks like Juicy, Big Poppa, and Gimme the Loot, to name only a few. ZTEyYjJiNTU3M2ZmOWRlMjQ4NjE3YmVkMDVjNTM2NDIyNWEyMjMxM2VjNGY0 This series is an excellent primer, and if you dont know SNCC from SCLC, this series is for you. The winner of two Sundance Festival awards (and nominated for an Oscar! This is definitely a great festival to check out if youre in Europe for the summer or if London Bridge is on your bucket list. La Mirona 18 Ant. Like, I'm a person that believes that, you know, less is more. Tomorrow through Labor Day, we'll hear interviews from our archive with some of the musicians who performed at the 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival and are featured in the documentary. But Nina Simone was there way before he was, you know, from her beginnings as just like sort of a lounge singer singing Broadway standards and jazz songs and whatnot, love songs and to watch her total transformation into a political artist, like, using her voice to really express how she feels. Rent/Buy Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown on Amazon. And our main purpose for traveling is just to bring and spread a little love. Sometimes we were called the Black group with the white sound. The documentary, itself a time capsule of a city in flux, captures the Watts Summer Festival concert hosted by Stax Records at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Aug. 20, 1972. Stream Tina on HBO Max. Like, I don't think I would have naturally had come to - a great example is in order to watch "Billie Jean" on MTV, I had to sit through four hours of Def Leppard QUESTLOVE: Of Phil Collins or Thomas Dolby. Did he pay people on time? So it's sort of - that was his level of negotiating. Welcome to Pittsburgh! NTZmYWVkNTM0N2Q0M2QxYTI4NTdkZDU5ZDE4NGU0NzAyNjNlMzdhY2YyNWVm OTM5NGI5M2IxNWY1N2YyOWI3NzIzYjdmNzBiMmMzYTA1NmYzMDZkMTI5MmJj So we see him a bunch of times, wearing a different outfit each time. Were you already a big Nina Simone fan? And that's because he grew up watching like old, you know, Fred Astaire and Broadway musicals as a kid. QUESTLOVE: Oh, with Sly and the Family Stone. Like we were saying, like, he's the person who got the commitments from everyone and made the promises and did the deals. Purchase your tickets to any of their festival dates, year-round. One thing is sure: Black music history cannot be taken at face value anymore.These films and future films are the proof. So let's hear the Edwin Hawkins Singers doing "Oh Happy Day" from the film "Summer Of Soul.". Searchlight Pictures/20th Century Studios, Questlove Discusses His Must-See New Doc, 'Summer Of Soul', Questlove's Roots: A 'Meta' Memoir Of A Lifetime In Music, Questlove Aims To Save Your Brain: 'Creativity Might Be In Jeopardy', Questlove On Prince, Doo-Wop And The Food Equivalent Of The 'Mona Lisa', 'Food Is Social Adhesive,' So Questlove Is Hosting A Virtual Potluck. Mjc2MWRjOGNmZGQ4NzhlMjAzMGQ4NGViZTNhYzAxODM5YmFiNzBmMzhhMzk1 Stream Nas: Time Is Illmatic on Plex. All rights reserved. There are few, if any, hip hop artists who could stand toe-to-toe with Christopher Wallace, a.k.a. The previous couple of Harlem Cultural Festivals were pretty small. And, you know, and I - in Marilyn McCoo - you know, it just opened the door because I realized that, oh, so this is sort of like when The Roots are performing and, you know, one night we're with Beck, the next night we're with Wu Tang Clan. The roster of performers included Wonder, Nina Simone, Gladys Knight and the Pips, Mahalia Jackson, The Staples Singers, B.B. Lost footage captured by Swedish filmmakers at the height of the movement is revealed here. If youre looking for even more Black music festivals and experiences you can attend, you can find them on Eventnoire. And so he didn't let that deter him. The 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival featured some of the biggest names in Black music, but it had largely faded from history. In honor of Black History Month, we are celebrating these iconic voices with a quick yet comprehensive rundown of some of the best music documentaries you can watch right now with a Netflix. Freedom Riders were young people, both Nlack and white, who traveled together on buses to challenge Jim Crow laws in the deep South. Happy day. This is FRESH AIR. But yes, you're witnessing Nina Simone at the very beginning of what is her realizing her magic powers and political activism through music. It's Marvel's first movie to feature an Asian superhero. And he's saying, you know, basically telling him to stop. Of course, in the history of that show, only two people can trace their slave ship and the country and sort of the area from which they came from. Ateneu 24 de juny, Girona Gratut THE MAIN SQUEEZE 3 mar, 22.30h. So I wish I had an answer. You will receive a verification email shortly. We don't have the rights to play her performance. And when you think of what choreography is like now, it's like - it's amazingly showbizzy. Here's a look at 20 Black directors who have changed Hollywood: Oscar Micheaux Hailed as the first major Black filmmaker, Oscar Micheaux directed and produced 42 feature films between 1919 and. Don't you know that I heard it through the grapevine? Find more infomation on our past & present Black Music Festival concerts and events, please click the button above to view our full list, or alternatively see our lastest events in the pictures below! The film also reflects significant shifts in Black culture and expression at that pivotal moment. And, you know, you look at David Ruffin's performance in this film, and he's wearing a wool tuxedo and a coat, like, scorching in the middle of July. They say this festival is for the aunties, but wed like to think with events and activations happening all over the city, there is something for everybody. The new documentary he directed is called "Summer Of Soul." And now you're finding out it's not even true. GROSS: This is FRESH AIR. What's going on here? And that's another thing, like, with the gospel portion, a lot of gospel acts were catching fire because the church felt like it was sinful for them to sing in that style but not sing about just the lord. Rent/Buy Miss Sharon Jones! MTc2MDNlODA2ZGZhNjM0ZWE5MjRlZDNjZjVkZTZmODVjMjg4MDdkZGZmNmZk And I'm just about, just about, just about to lose my mind. GROSS: Had there been a concert series like this before with tens of thousands of people, Black people and people of color in a Black neighborhood, like Harlem, before? This is FRESH AIR. The Pitch: In 1969, the same summer as Woodstock, a different music festival played just 100 miles away in Harlem.It was the third annual Harlem Culture Festival, a weeks-long celebration of soul, Motown, blues, and gospel where nearly 300,000 people gathered and celebrated the sounds of Stevie Wonder, Mavis Staples, Nina Simone, and a host . (opens in new tab), A lot of people like to credit Bad Brains as one of the first major Black punk bands. Nina Simone, a criminally underappreciated musician who is perhaps best known these days for the song Feelin Good is the subject of this film, which opened the Sundance Festival in 2015. Its somewhat like our very own, present-day Woodstock. Finally, the Black Fire Documentary is a story about Family / Legacy and how Jamiah . The 2023 Festival is free. THE EDWIN HAWKINS SINGERS: (Singing) Oh, happy day. Stream Summer of Soul on Hulu. Last, but not least, a highly celebrated event for Black people to assemble and truly live nostalgically. One of the film's most affecting moments comes when gospel legends Mahalia Jackson and Mavis Staples team up to sing "Take My Hand, Precious Lord." Take a look at our list of the following Black music festivals from around the world and start saving for your ticket. A lot of people thought they were white because they were considered very middle-of-the-road, songs like "Up, Up And Away.". Award-winning journalist and former NPR correspondent Charlayne Hunter-Gault spoke about transitioning from use of the word "negro" to "Black" in describing African Americans while working at The New York Times in 1969. Strength of a Woman Festival in Atlanta, Ga. Mary J. Blige has a knack for bringing women together for celebration of life. And, you know, it was also risky. Like, why would you guys even entertain this thought? Does she figure into, like, your musical life significantly? If the stars properly align, he will talk about For Love Of The Game being the best baseball movie of all time. Like, it's juggling plates in the kitchen, like, 20 plates at a time. https://beacons.ai/mmfrench Follow QUESTLOVE: Yeah, it's evolved now. With plenty of information for the casual fan and some great moments for Prides long-time followers, youll leave with even more respect for the influential figure. In 2023, the festival is heading towards the summer months, but that wont stop guests from enjoying the renowned VIP experience and mobilization of Black people through music across 3 different stages. She was the Queen of Soul. says McCoo, tearing up while she watched footage of the group performing another hit, "Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In. From the funky, opening groove of the film's first song, Stevie Wonder's slinky jam on the Isley's Brothers' "It's Your Thing," it is obvious the new documentary Summer of Soul (or When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) will be packed with little-seen, landmark live performances. Never leave your drink unattended and then go back to it And of course, if you say that, then, you know, David Ruffin will say, wait, wait, Stevie's doing it? And the singer, you know, the singer has so much spirit, the lead singer. There's one person who's never had a photo of their brother who died. But unfortunately, what the festival organizers didn't know was that Jimi himself was going through his own transformative period, of which by the end of '69, in the last eight months of his life, he was kind of tired of being the novelty act of like this wild guy that sets his guitars on fire and does all the novelty things that made his initial audiences, like, marvel at him. Yeah. Not much longer would you be mine - not much longer would you be mine. Billed at Nigerias longest-running, indoor music festival, the Flytime Fest is a premium musical experience that features hundreds of major African artists and international acts on one stage. Fan of the blues or interesting stories? An experience like no other, the festival brings together Black culture enthusiasts, executives and content creators from around the world for five . Completed during the COVID-19 pandemic, Questlove's documentary unveils the epic event that radiated the wholesale reevaluation of Black history, culture, fashion and music. 2.6M views 1 year ago Music festivals, like most cultural events, were badly affected by the coronavirus pandemic, impacting both the smallest of DIY festivals to behemoths like Glastonbury. RubyBridges desegrated schools in 1960, right? The Harlem Cultural Festival in 1969 in the documentary Summer of Soul. Simultaneous to the groundbreaking 1969 Woodstock music festival (the subject of its own Academy Award-winning documentary in 1970), the Harlem Cultural Festival was held at Mount Morris. So when you see her cry, it's relief of finally being accepted by your own people, which is important. The event celebrates Black history, culture, music, and fashion in the. Please refresh the page and try again. Between the two of us girls, you know I love you more. QUESTLOVE: Still. Where to watch it: Netflix or Amazon Prime. Aretha was sort of an 11th-hour cancellation in less than 48 hours. Copyright 2021 NPR. ODZlYmIzZjBmODQ0Yzg5MTZhMDA0ZjQ0ZGQxNmJmZGFlMjNhYWU1YjYzOWQw (opens in new tab). Dark Girls even spawned a sequel; Dark Girls 2 can be seen on the Oprah Winfrey Network. QUESTLOVE: Yeah. MDJhOGRlMzg2OTVmYzk1MjBhMmVjYzJlM2NkZDk2YzZjMzY0NDllY2MwMjAx The ESSENCE Festival is an annual festival where people gather for three days of music, entertainment, empowerment and culture in New Orleans, LA. And did he deliver? Jazz musician-turned-filmmaker Chris Bowers' efforts to track his family's lineage from Jim Crow Florida to the Walt . If this sounds like the remix work of a master DJ, that's because it is. 'It was an out of body experience': looking back at the Wattsstax music festival In 1972, the largely Black community of Watts came together for a giant music event from Stax Records,. 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