Instead, he did his only three Harlem performances in Harlem nightclubs with blues master Freddie King. ZDg1MDZmMjFjMDhjZDBkY2FlNDZiNGEyYzUxYzBiYzE2Njk4ZDFhYTNkZTAz There are tons of great documentaries and concert films featuring the late artist, but few hold a candle to this powerful film. We were, like, looking, you know? The formative years of Berry Gordy Jr.s label are explored in Hitsville: The Making of Motown, a 2019 documentary that also shows how those early days at that iconic house in Detroit forever changed the landscape of American soul and the very fabric of our country, during the Civil Rights movement. The Notorious B.I.G., OutKast, Gang Starr, and Common all released landmark albums that forever changed the rap game. The Roots co-founder sought to change that. QUESTLOVE: Yes, in my heart, at the age of 50, I could say that I genuinely love every type of music you ever present to me. 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. Jesse Jackson and footage from the festival where Jackson tells the crowd Dr. King mentioned the song in his last words before he was shot. That particular moment that we just saw with Marilyn McCoo, I realized something. eyJtZXNzYWdlIjoiYjNkMGY4YzY0MDUzNTM3ZTcxMDJiYjhhMGJiNzkwMDU1 He soon discovers more about his neighborhood and the deep history of the area throughout American history. 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. This is just barely scratching the surface of all the great music documentaries to watch in honor of Black History Month (and beyond for that matter), so dont just stop your search with this list. Like, who knew that you could get Sly and the Family Stone for just $2,500 back then (laughter). YmQwNTM3YTQ0NzRhMDZiN2NkYWM5NDM4ZjhlZjliMzZiOTczODk0ODEzMWU4 OTM5NGI5M2IxNWY1N2YyOWI3NzIzYjdmNzBiMmMzYTA1NmYzMDZkMTI5MmJj Theres a lot to unpack, so lets get started. I realize that the inflation, you know, is different. This annual Black music festival always provides a dope experience, with the artist lineup to match. Directors Michael Raspatello Brent Kado (co-director) Writers Michael Feferman Michael Raspatello Stars Joe Bogdan (voice) Jill Brown Rick Farman This documentary tracks how soul food came to be, starting in Africa, running through slavery and all the changes that have happened since. The next night we're with, you know, A Tribe Called Quest or the Fugees. QUESTLOVE: She's channeling magic through God, yes, absolutely. Alternatively click here to read more about us. The documentary provides a look at her entire life, from the time when she hoped to be the first black American classical pianist; finding her way after those dreams were dashed; and her role as an artist during the Civil Rights Era. There's one person who's never had a photo of their brother who died. 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 . Its somewhat like our very own, present-day Woodstock. I also found out that Jimi Hendrix tried to get on the festival as well and wasn't able to do it. GROSS: This is FRESH AIR. NmE0ZTdkOTYxMGVjMTgxNTk1OWYxNmFiYjEwYjZjNDIwY2Q4Yzg5MzcwZmEy Nina Simone is one of the real standout performers in it. If youre looking for even more Black music festivals and experiences you can attend, you can find them on Eventnoire. The film is about how that feeling was encoded in the music, and how it spread to the audience, and also from the audience. 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. GROSS: Sly, yeah. GROSS: Or find him, yeah. And you're so, like, musically knowledgeable and versatile. And suddenly, all this other music is seeping into me. 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. There were also some police there. NTgyOGY5YWNmNDMzZjM0YWVhNTRmYzMyYjNkMDdjMzZkNTdkYmY1NGM2YzU2 Please click the video above or the mixcloud link / button below to watch our virtual show. You're a dreamer when it works out, you're a hustler when it doesn't (laughter). 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. Phone: 412.281.7711 Toll Free: 877.568.3744, Pittsburgh Celebrates Juneteenth Freedom Day. In his documentary, "The Story of the Ozark Music Festival: Three Days of Sodom and Gomorrah in Sedalia, Missouri," Lujin travels back to the summer of '74 . Whoa, I heard it through the grapevine. And that's the thing. So, again, the whole family knew of this fact. The esteemed producer brings together his favorite artists and some upcoming performers, to put on a sleek hip hop and R&B festival in his hometown Virginia Beach. Never leave your drink unattended and then go back to it Rent/Buy Miss Sharon Jones! Related: Black Booksellers Recommend 25 Books to Read During Black History Month and Beyond. By 1969, the country had already endured the assassinations of John F. Kennedy and Martin Luther King Jr.; the film suggests one reason city officials backed the festival was in hope the celebration would prevent rioting on the anniversary of King's murder. 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. Whoa, yes I am. And, you know, it was also risky. Nina Simone probably - like, at least for my generation, growing up, the artists that we saw evolve the most in that way was Prince. An experience like no other, the festival brings together Black culture enthusiasts, executives and content creators from around the world for five . You'll have to watch to see if you agree or not. Its a look at black culture during one of the most volatile times in U.S. history. My guess is maybe the perception of Jimi might have been a little bit too radical. MDY4NDViZWJlMjYxYTIyYmFkNWYwOGIyNTE1YzFmZmViNWM2MThlZjE0NDE1 Now, I'd like to start with a clip of Gladys Knight performing at the festival. And this is really a terrific performance. THE 5TH DIMENSION: You know, The 5th Dimension, we travel all over the world. Combining four installments of Newport Folk Festival between 1963 and 1966, Festival is a heartfelt black-and-white portrait of American music played to a smartly dressed crowd in plaid. GROSS: Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson directed the new documentary "Summer Of Soul," which is streaming on Hulu. This text may not be in its final form and may be updated or revised in the future. And New Orleans had, arguably, the largest group of them. Oscars Best Picture Winners Best Picture Winners Sundance Film Festival Independent Spirit Awards Black History Month SXSW STARmeter Awards Awards Central Festival Central All Events. Strawberries and Creem in Cambridge, UK. Sortida i arribada: Ateneu 24 de Juny 5 / 10 (amb samarreta) BLACK MUSIC BIG BAND JUNIOR + BLACK MUSIC CHOIR 5 mar, 12h. 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. He's also an author, and his new book, "Music Is History" - focusing on 1971 to the present - will be published in the fall. Next, From the Horrifyingly Haunting to the Hilarious, Here Are 21 Black Horror Movies to WatchIf You Dare. ODZhZjU2ZDc1ZWI3ZDQ4ZGU1MjQ1YTJjODJjMGQ1YjVkN2I2ZWNlNWNjMjIy Not sure yet? If youre all about dancing to Amapiano, singing Afrobeat, and taking Instagram friendly pics in front of an African aesthetic this is the festival for you. You could've told me and said that you were loving somebody else. La Mirona 18 Ant. NzRiM2Y4MDdhZWQ3MTEyZDUzYWYxZWRiNGE5ZjA3ZTcxMjc1ZGE1N2ZhM2M5 And somehow, Lee got former GovernorGeorge Wallace to be interviewed for the film. Not much longer would you be mine - not much longer would you be mine. Tip: Its best to get into the city early to beat the crowds, so you can get a head start of the Creole eats and waterfront views. QUESTLOVE: Yeah. 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. And that's their only view of somebody they have not seen in 50 years. Fan of the blues or interesting stories? says McCoo, tearing up while she watched footage of the group performing another hit, "Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In. NzQ2MjJjNWNhNjU4NzBlOWM5MDEwMGM3NjYzMWI2ZGI5YjI3MzllNWJhMzFk GROSS: Yeah. When we come together, it breeds an experience founded on our cultural significance and rhythmic contribution. Celebrate the history and heritage of Black Music in America July 13-15, 2023, at this free festival Music Lovers, get ready for the 2023 Pittsburgh Black Music Festival on July 13-15 at Point State Park and Market Square in Downtown Pittsburgh. I'm wondering, like, how did he do that? 13 min read Music documentaries have been among the hottest and most lauded programming recently, from Peter Jackson's epic dissection of the making of The Beatles'. QUESTLOVE: Yeah, it's evolved now. From the 1970s until today, this style of music emerged from Black, inner-city neighborhoods to become a mega-popular genre among white suburban and upper-class neighborhoods, too. Simones personal struggles are also discussed, from her husbands abuse to her bipolar diagnosis, which she didnt receive until the 1980s. 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. Take a look at our list of the following Black music festivals from around the world and start saving for your ticket. Personal narratives and documents are used to show how black people were put in positions that were close to slavery even after the Civil War, primarily through forced labor. GROSS: So why don't we hear the Edwin Hawkins Singers doing "Oh Happy Day"? And then Mavis Staples had sang with her family, The Staple Singers. Stream Biggie: I Got a Story to Tell on Netflix. The musical documentary tells the story of the 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival, an event sometimes referred to as "Black Woodstock." It took place during the same "Summer of Love" as the more. But he confirmed it when he was near death. So I wish I had an answer. NjdkNGUzMzYyZTRiZTdjZDFiYjZjZWUxZTExM2NlZmU3OTNiZjI1OGU3YzVl Martin Luther King Jr., who had been assassinated one year earlier. But Summer of Soul uses the music as both inspiration and foundation, setting the scene for subjects to talk about everything from the debate over non-violence in civil rights work to Harlem's status as a cultural oasis for Black people. The best Black music festivals carve out safe spaces for the Black community to celebrate life, culture, and their heritage through music. Opening to rave. (SOUNDBITE OF DOCUMENTARY, "SUMMER OF SOUL"). I do know that there were jazz festivals previous to this, but not to this very specific level in the inner city for Black people. Norman Mailer, George Plimpton, Spike Lee and others are interviewed as well. QUESTLOVE: Absolutely. Free Black people and neighborhoods of free Black persons existed even before the Civil War. 120 Fifth Avenue, Fifth Avenue PlaceSuite 2800Pittsburgh, PA 15222U.S. Whoa, yes I am. OK. MGYwZjNlOGJiZGYwZmE4ZmNkZjQ2NTE2MTIzNDQwYTc3NDgwYzcyMmYwMzA3 Enjoy them and learn about the. Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson's look back at the legendary 1969 concert events in Harlem that came to be known as Black Woodstock. And mixed in this will be a clip of of Marilyn McCoo watching The 5th Dimension perform in 1969. The evolution of Black Hollywood has a fascinating story; Black people werent cast for films at all, but today some black films make millions of dollars. About 40 hours of video were shot at the festival by Hal Tulchin with the intention of turning it into a TV series or film, but he was unable to attract interest, and the tape sat in his basement for about 50 years until "Summer Of Soul" was produced. Related: 30 Black Americans to Celebrate During Black History Month. GROSS: Let me reintroduce you here because it's time for another break. I saw the segregation, the racial discrimination. 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. But I believe that as the weeks went on, by the second week, then they realized, like, OK, well - OK, we'll provide security. We'll talk more after a break. GROSS: If you're just joining us, my guest is Questlove. The title references the 13th amendment, which abolishes slavery or involuntary servitude in the United Statesexcept as a punishment of a crime. The mass incarceration problem in this country is largely based around that, the documentary suggests. This film could be a good companion piece to 13th. The culmination of the counter-cultural movement was brought to the masses and is the benchmark for music documentaries today. The previous couple of Harlem Cultural Festivals were pretty small. And he was working with the Band of Gypsys, which is QUESTLOVE: Buddy Miles and Billy Cox. How are they all doing this at the same time without an actual, like, rhythmic step? And I think really probably no one knew what to expect. It's Marvel's first movie to feature an Asian superhero. And did he deliver? Oftentimes, he would say that, you know, well, I talked to Stevie Wonder. That was the big drama. Ain't nothing wrong with that, is there? Purchase your tickets to any of their festival dates, year-round. QUESTLOVE: Yeah. 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! And The 5th Dimension is featured there. You know, and I go through that in my book. del Rebot, Cor Gratut BLACK MUSIC QUIZ 4 de mar, 12h. The 2012 documentary A Band Called Death sheds light on the oft forgotten punk pioneers who only became a hit in the decades following their split and follows the surviving members as they get back together in 2009. The film, based on the book Freedom Riders: 1961, chronicles these young people and and explores how the movement started and the ramifications of what they did. He's the original FOMO baiter. King. ZjZhODFkMzY2MzYxOTQ1YmZlMDU0MTRkN2RlYWM4ODFlNWQ5MDQ2ZDAyMzM3 "We didn't go to a psychiatrist. So how do you get B.B. GROSS: It's so great to be able to see this. He directed the new film "Summer Of Soul," which features performances from and interviews about the 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival, a series of six free concerts at Mount Morris Park in Harlem between June and August of 1969. This documentary series covers the big moments in the civil rights movement from 1954 to the mid-1980s. Oh, not much longer would you be mine. This is FRESH AIR. And I want to play a little bit of that because, you know, Marilyn McCoo just seems - and she's like the lead singer of the group - she just seems - you film her watching the video of her performance then, and she talks about how important it was for them to perform in front of a Black audience. So I want to play an excerpt of their performance - of The 5th Dimension's performance - at the Harlem Cultural Festival. Antidote Films/Sony Pictures. This PBS documentary series features Professor Henry Louis Gates, who travels to Africa and throughout the United States to provide a complete picture of the Black experience in this country. As he works the kit, clips of news reports and pundits surface talking about the crucial political and social issues facing Black people in 1969. Copyright 2021 NPR. The festival is an oasis compared to the civil unrest that the country had been in. However, in this Emmy-nominated documentary, which covers the last two years of the civil rights icons life, you learn that he was also interested in protesting the Vietnam War, the Memphis sanitation strike and the Poor Peoples Campaign. THE 5TH DIMENSION: (Singing) Let the sunshine, let the sunshine in. 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. What's going on here? She read a poem by David Nelson of The Last Poets, which was a pretty radical poem about being ready to smash things. 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. So when you see her cry, it's relief of finally being accepted by your own people, which is important. And somehow, he just managed and leveraged one promise on top of another based on the what we call FOMO - fear of missing out. Rent/Buy Amazing Grace on Amazon. He taught me how - oh, he taught me how, oh, yeah - to watch, fight and pray. Stream A Band Called Death on Prime Video (with Fandor Channel). Baby, won't you listen to me? Come on. This is a great one to binge; there are 4 seasons worth of hip-hop to learn about. And he directed the new concert documentary, "The Summer Of Soul," which features performances from and interviews about the 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival. This film is like a warning, a last chance, Peck has said. The concerts spanned from June 29 to August 24, overlapping with both the Woodstock Festival and the first moonwalk. It took me by surprise, I must say, when I found out yesterday. We had a kind of a paper trail. QUESTLOVE: Yeah. Oh, yeah, good God, oh, yes. The Forgotten "Black Woodstock" of 1969 Summer of Soul, Questlove's directorial debut, seeks to resurrect the memory of the Harlem Cultural Festival, a vital touchstone of Black music.. One Musicfest is an urban progressive music experience that gathers over 50,000 music lovers together for a variety of events in one weekend. Rent/Buy Tina on Amazon. Yeah, no, of course. And so that was it. The 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival featured some of the biggest names in Black music, but it had largely faded from history. If youre a visitor, get ready for a unique set of sounds, sponsored activations, and a yummy international food village over 2 days. When an editor there changed words in one of her stories from "Black" to "negro," she responded with an 11-page memo that convinced editor Abe Rosenthal to update the paper's policy. NY 10036. You know, it was sort of an unplanned question, and I guess when I saw an entry, I investigated further only because it's what I recognized in myself and my own career. And tens of thousands of people attended, mostly Black and brown. (opens in new tab), Often considered one of the pioneers of the blues, specifically the Delta Blues, Robert Johnson has long been one of the most important yet mysterious figures in American music history. And, through new interviews, he lets musicians tell heartfelt stories about what led them to the festival. She gave it to us good. The movie, scheduled for a Black Harvest Film Festival premiere, details how local music continues to be locked in an ongoing rivalry for respect at home and abroad. One night we're with, you know, like, Soundgarden, the next night - or Rage Against the Machine. So The Staple Singers was gracious enough to do two weeks of performances to sort of make up for that - make up for Aretha's absence. When I get to heaven - oh, happy day - I'm gonna spread the news - oh, happy day. GROSS: So, you know, Gladys Knight says in the film that she wasn't expecting such a big crowd. Hearing about personal experiences straight from the source can provide a deeper understanding of how those lives were lived, which is why the following documentariesby providing insight into different aspects of the Black experiencecan help create a fuller, more complete understanding of the people around you. From good food and music to deep culture and history, the Essence Festival takes place every 4th of July weekend for the Black community to come together and party with a purpose. Even though choreography has totally 100% sort of went into overdrive throughout the years, I marvel at the simplicity. If you have ever wanted to see how influential Charley Pride was both in and out of country music, this short documentary is the way to go. MWE5ZTE4MzUyZjZhN2FkMGRmM2Q2YjA3ZTRlMGExYzc3OTIzNmUxMjFkNTRi The Harlem Cultural Festival served as a pause from the racial and civil unrest sweeping across the United States during the late 1960s including riots, the assassinations of Dr. Martin Luther. Now it its 27th year, the American Black Film Festival is an annual event that empowers Black artists and showcases a wide range of entertainment content made by and about people of African descent. I had no idea that they had been confused for white, that they felt so bad about not getting recognition from Black audiences. Questlove, welcome back to FRESH AIR. 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. And Mavis was like, well, we, you know, we want to protest, and this is how we protest. The gospel song was a favorite of civil rights leader Rev. King and Celia Cruz at the Zaire '74 music festival, seen in the documentary "Soul Power.". GROSS: That's so funny because you had suspected - you didn't believe it when people told you 'cause your father had never confirmed it. NTZmYWVkNTM0N2Q0M2QxYTI4NTdkZDU5ZDE4NGU0NzAyNjNlMzdhY2YyNWVm #BeAware pic.twitter.com/Xme2xN1ZVa, About 3 months ago from Black Music Festival's Twitter via Twitter for Android, Free international Concert / Funfair / Sound System's / Food / Arts & Craft Stall's, Black Music Festival 2015 - Leeds Bank Holiday Recap, The 2015 Leeds Black Music Festival Pictures, Big welcome to Janine Dyer at Black Music Festival 2016, Sylvia Tella takes to the Black Music Festival Stage, Macka B arrives at Black Music Festival 2016, Kabaka Pyramid performing at BLKMusicFes2016, Cham set to smash the main stage at Black Music Festival 2016. This film uses interviews with celebs like Whoopi Goldberg, Sidney Poitier, Harry Belafonte, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Debbie Allen, John Boyega and more to talk about the onscreen, offscreen and mean green of what it means to be Black in Hollywood. RubyBridges desegrated schools in 1960, right? The Harlem Cultural Festival in 1969 in the documentary Summer of Soul. Are you ready to smash things and burn buildings? The ESSENCE Festival is an annual festival where people gather for three days of music, entertainment, empowerment and culture in New Orleans, LA. Future US, Inc. Full 7th Floor, 130 West 42nd Street, Where to watch it: Amazon Prime Video or, you can watch it in full on YouTube here. "The fact that 40 hours of this footage was kept from the public is living proof that revisionist history exists," says Questlove, quoted in the film's press materials. And his new documentary is called "Summer Of Soul." And there's sort of again - code switching is sort of the overall theme for a lot of these Black performers, where you have to change your presentation to fit the situation that you're in to make the audience feel comfortable with you and for you to feel comfortable. QUESTLOVE: There's excitement because, like, Sly wasn't even supposed to be on the bill. Let's get back to my interview with Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson. Like, it's just sitting there just waiting for Michael Jackson to come on. As African music climbs the charts worldwide and African fashion and art intersect with Black culture, Afrofuture is the first of its kind to put it all on one stage. Though not nearly as well known as the likes of other soul singers like James Brown, Aretha Franklin, or Nina Simone, Sharon Jones was right up there with them in terms of talent. And you didn't even know that that was for sure true until 2015 or so. But, yeah, Mahalia Jackson was the most - she was the highest paid at 10,000. The camera captures people who attended the festival more than 50 years ago, crying as they remember the power of seeing so many Black people in one place, celebrating Black culture. Originally broadcast July 2021. Recording engineer Tom Dowd started at Atlantic Records in the 1950s, and gained a reputation within the music business as a technical wizard, who could solve the logistical challenges of. But, you know, it's just beautiful to see that, you know, two generations singing together and Mahalia representing traditional gospel and Mavis representing gospel but really morphing into what they would call message music. But yeah, that's one of the biggest mysteries of the family. ", "That was one of the reasons why performing in Harlem was so important to us," she adds, voice cracking. Her daughter, who co-produced and also appears onscreen, thinks the film gets her mom right, and we believe her. The new documentary he directed is called "Summer Of Soul." Spike Lee directed this documentary about the 1963 Birmingham, Alabama church bombing that killed four Black girls. By Scott Roxborough Europe Bureau Chief For his 11th feature, the . Finally, the Black Fire Documentary is a story about Family / Legacy and how Jamiah . So when you first started watching these approximately 40 hours of concert footage, what did you find most surprising or most exciting? The product, Amazing Grace, is a moving, 87-minute breathtaking display of the raw power and emotion that made Aretha Franklin one of the most successful and influential singers of all time. Cinemablend is part of Future US Inc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. And she could have easily been one of them. It was the ultimate Black barbecue.". 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. "Gospel was therapy for the stress and pressure of being Black in America," Rev. Oh, yeah. NGQ0YmZiNTE2NWIyNTMxZGFjNjcyY2I1ZDliNjJhYjQzN2IwYzdkZjMwM2Rl The documentary is called "Summer Of Soul," and my guest, Questlove, directed it. NDBhMDE1M2U0YTcwZWU5MTMwODM2MmJmZTQ4YTNjM2UwOWJjYzUxMDQ3NDVh GROSS: So do you think of that as code switching or as just, like, being loved by different audiences? And a large part of that story is included in the 2021 HBO documentary, Tina, which doesnt hold back one bit. 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. Aretha was sort of an 11th-hour cancellation in less than 48 hours. 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. And even after that episode came out, my family was still like, we don't care what he says. Fest dates are April 29 and 30, 2023. Dark Girls even spawned a sequel; Dark Girls 2 can be seen on the Oprah Winfrey Network. Sly was the the one act that wasn't billed to be on the festival. Like, that was his friend. 6. Jazz musician-turned-filmmaker Chris Bowers' efforts to track his family's lineage from Jim Crow Florida to the Walt . The 2023 Festival is free. You know, if you're in second grade and a bunch of your - like your white musician friends are playing, like, "Smoke On The Water," yeah, I mean, I have to investigate and study that, you know. So I think in my case, it was a matter of social survival on how to relate to my friends at school. Al Sharpton says, earlier in the film. MWM0YjA1MWRkYTMwNzY3ODQ5YmU5MDA4OGMyN2NmYjQ0ZTZlZDM1OTlkOTdi Friends and colleagues are on hand to discuss Kings state of mind near the end of his life, and it may not be what you think. 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. 10. And after seven or eight times of it coming on, you know these songs. Because he's such an important figure in all of this. We know that he had one son and that's it, and only because of, like - I believe, like, you know, he was also trying to establish himself as a singer and a recording career. 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