Oh, happy day. And she seems like so happy to be there. #BeSafe Det Svarte Alvor is a Norwegian documentary about black metal music and satanism, church fires in the 1990s, and the assassination of ystein Aarseth. Did you get to interview any of the Panthers who were there? King, Hugh Masekela, Max Roach and Abbey Lincoln. Were you already a big Nina Simone fan? Director Hal Tulchin Stars The 5th Dimension Gladys Knight & The Pips Under The Electric Sky (2014) This documentary actually made my heart flutter. 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. We didn't go lay on a couch. 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. My guest, Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson, has made his directorial debut with the new documentary "Summer Of Soul." 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. The overall programming featured in-person and online . And, even though the hardcore outfit that was Banned in DC and made a name for themselves at CBGB's were pioneers in their own right, even they were influenced by the 70s rock band Death, who broke up just as punk rock was becoming a worldwide sensation in 1977. Spike Lee directed this documentary about the 1963 Birmingham, Alabama church bombing that killed four Black girls. Conceived in 1966 and incorporated in 1968, the Watts Summer Festival is the oldest African American cultural festival in the United States. Sortida i arribada: Ateneu 24 de Juny 5 / 10 (amb samarreta) BLACK MUSIC BIG BAND JUNIOR + BLACK MUSIC CHOIR 5 mar, 12h. And it's like - it's hand gestures and, like, steps to the side, synchronized. MDhhMzYwZTg5MDExNzNhMWY5NDNkOTVjMjdhN2MyOTNhNjg4NjAxMWY2Y2I3 We'll be right back. He has reclaimed a crucial moment in history, reminding the world of the resilience and power of Black culture in the process. Stream Nas: Time Is Illmatic on Plex. The Strength of a Woman festival is very similar to the Essence Festival but on a smaller scale. Well what about plans for tomorrow? Oh, happy day. And we were hoping that they would receive us. And somehow, he just managed and leveraged one promise on top of another based on the what we call FOMO - fear of missing out. This documentary series shows that race is still an issue for the teenagers of today, despite progress. Watch Woodstock: 3 Days That Changed Everything | Prime Video QUESTLOVE: Gladys Knight was everything to us. 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 mixed in this will be a clip of of Marilyn McCoo watching The 5th Dimension perform in 1969. I can't imagine him not. Come on. Rent/Buy Summer of Soul on Amazon. The Roots co-founder sought to change that. (opens in new tab) The 2015 documentary, Miss Sharon Jones!, which premiered at the 2015 Toronto International Film Festival, focuses on the final stages of Jones life and career, and shows the tireless and fearless singer undergo chemotherapy while still keeping up with touring obligations, never once losing her spirit (or allowing the cancer to get the better of her). Monatge of Heck (2015) Cobain: Montage Of Heck. GROSS: That remains up in the air. Don't you know that I heard it through the grapevine? But we knew Mahalia Jackson.". NWRkYTI1ZDRhMDJhNDBhOWM2MDE5MTk1YTg5YmZiNjk0ZTgyNTg0ODk0NDAy This documentary series follows the humble beginnings of hip-hop and follows the music all the way to the sounds and celebs of today. Its a feel good addition to the fun youll have during the festival, 11. QUESTLOVE: Yeah, it's evolved now. 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. "I want to make sure Black erasure doesn't happen during my lifetime and the film was an opportunity to work towards that cause." Like, I'm a person that believes that, you know, less is more. ZjI0N2NkMGZmMTcwNmRkNDM5Zjk5ODBjNzUzYjgyMTUyNmFmMmYyNmQ4NWYx Antidote Films/Sony Pictures. Thank you for signing up to CinemaBlend. He co-founded the band The Roots, which is the house band for "The Tonight Show," where he serves as music director. 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. This documentary explores the Harlem Cultural Festival, an epic showcase of Black music, art, and culture. YTA4NjQ5OGQwYjg4NWU5NzdkMmE1NTA4ZWJkOTE0ZGE1ZDYyNjkzYjc3YjEz So Tony Lawrence, he was the host of the festival, but also the producer of it. The event celebrates Black history, culture, music, and fashion in the. And, through new interviews, he lets musicians tell heartfelt stories about what led them to the festival. The roster of performers included Wonder, Nina Simone, Gladys Knight and the Pips, Mahalia Jackson, The Staples Singers, B.B. The authoritative record of NPRs programming is the audio record. So now it's like, OK, well, let me get the Van Halen catalog. Last, but not least, a highly celebrated event for Black people to assemble and truly live nostalgically. Stream Hitsville: The Making Of Motown on Showtime. 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. In a spellbinding sequence, the movie alternates between a new interview with the Rev. "Sometimes, we were called the Black group with the white sound we didn't like that because, how do you color a sound?" That's why the work of Questlove and his producers in unearthing the footage and shaping it into such an emotional, nostalgic, insightful story is so important. 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. Searchlight Pictures/20th Century Studios GROSS: So the festival was held in Harlem at a park there. If you are a longtime fan of James Brown or are just now getting into his music, this is a documentary you cant miss. This documentary explores how brown women navigate a society that ignores or demeans them. Visit our corporate site (opens in new tab). MWE5ZTE4MzUyZjZhN2FkMGRmM2Q2YjA3ZTRlMGExYzc3OTIzNmUxMjFkNTRi THE 5TH DIMENSION: (Singing) Let the sunshine, let the sunshine in. Questlove co-founded The Roots, which is, among other things, the house band for "The Tonight Show," where Questlove serves as the music director. 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. Like, how good is if he's that guy? The film lines up an impressive array of voices for new interviews, including Chris Rock, Sheila E., Lin-Manuel Miranda and his father, Luis Miranda. Add in a carnival float and smaller stages for more acoustic sounds, and this festival is really setting the tone for a bright future in the kingdom. King, Gladys Knight and the Pips, The 5th Dimension, The Staple Singers, Mahalia Jackson, Ray Barretto, Max Roach and Abbey Lincoln. But I believe that as the weeks went on, by the second week, then they realized, like, OK, well - OK, we'll provide security. NY 10036. Just documenting their jaw-dropping live work would add up to an amazing concert film. Oh, happy day. "Summer of Soul" shows us that what unfolded on an outdoor stage in . GROSS: Or find him, yeah. Welcome to Pittsburgh! The next night we're with, you know, A Tribe Called Quest or the Fugees. (opens in new tab), One of the most iconic landmarks, not only of Black culture, but American pop culture, is the Apollo Theater in Harlem, New York, which helped make the likes of Billie Holiday, Aretha Franklin, Will Smith, and others into household names throughout the venues storied history. And I'm just about, just about, just about to lose my mind. The book was supposed to be centered around Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X, and Medgar Eversbut he gave it up. So I want to play an excerpt of their performance - of The 5th Dimension's performance - at the Harlem Cultural Festival. 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. And he had gotten rid of The Experience. Jamila Wignot's portrait of a modern dance visionary who carved out space for Black performers and Black stories in 1950s New York City. Oh, I heard it through the grapevine. And some people started to dismiss Motown-style choreography as being too showbizzy (ph). And the Pips were working. clock CST_ Because the coolest thing in the '60s and early '70s was watching the performers do steps, you know. This personal and enlightening film is a must for fans of punk who want to learn more about one of the best forgotten bands. 6. But then once hip-hop came along, then it's like, oh, everything I learned, I'm just going to add in this this pot of stew I'm making. 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. "As far as I could see, it was just Black people," says screenwriter and producer Musa Jackson, who was a child when he attended the festival. Our producer said, OK, Billy, take them to church. GROSS: Yeah. says McCoo, tearing up while she watched footage of the group performing another hit, "Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In. Keep upto date with the latest news from Black Music Festival. LEILA FADEL, HOST: A long-forgotten Harlem event finally gets its due in the new concert documentary, "Summer Of Soul." The United Kingdoms liveliest urban festival may be young, but it is mighty with the hottest Black artists from every continent. February Is Black History Month! And that's the thing. Keep reading for our recommendations of 21 Black documentaries that educate, entertain and inspire. (opens in new tab), Questloves Academy Award-winning documentary, Summer of Soul (Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised), documents the 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival, a six-week celebration of Black history and culture that featured outstanding performances by Stevie Wonder, Nina Simone, The Staple Singers, Sly and the Family Stone, and dozens of others. Martin Luther King Jr., who had been assassinated one year earlier. Simones personal struggles are also discussed, from her husbands abuse to her bipolar diagnosis, which she didnt receive until the 1980s. Just over 27 years ago, the world lost Kurt Cobain. After the COVID-19 pandemic forced it go completely virtual for the past two years, the 2023 Sundance Film Festival one of the leading . 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 the same for Edwin Hawkins Singers, "Oh Happy Day" being so popular that they would do it in concert, in nightclubs and whatnot. So when you first started watching these approximately 40 hours of concert footage, what did you find most surprising or most exciting? 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. Tip: Take the train to the festival because parking and traffic in Atlanta is a very painful experience. Attendees of this year's Visions of the Black Experience Film Festival will have the opportunity to screen dozens of new films during the event which kicks off Friday. 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. Oh, happy day. You would have probably heard about the Harlem Cultural Festival. 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. We all know you guys are twitter.com/HSWestYorkshir, Our Founder and Director @DawnRisingUK will be on panel at this free event @TimeToPowerUp_ sharing her knowledge and experience as a black female in the industry - barriers and break through and why a programme such as #PowerUp is needed @yaw @Joe_Frankland twitter.com/_launchpadmusi, Be aware of your surroundings and drink. This festival is a cant miss if you love Pharells discography, and can fathom the surprises of who he will bring out to perform with him. But it's nothing compared to today, where there's teams of dancers doing, like, acrobatic kind of dancing. 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. QUESTLOVE: Pretty much, you know, a lot of it was just to jog their memory. 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. Let's get back to my interview with Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson. Take a look at our list of the following Black music festivals from around the world and start saving for your ticket. Essence Festival of Culture is held every year in the most hospitable city in America New Orleans. If you have Ari Lennox, Summer Walker, Outkast, and Soulja Boy on your playlists you may want to check this festival out at least once. NmE0ZTdkOTYxMGVjMTgxNTk1OWYxNmFiYjEwYjZjNDIwY2Q4Yzg5MzcwZmEy This film, directed by Gran Olsson, explores the Black Power Movement from a non-American perspective. QUESTLOVE: Absolutely. And the church, you know, really wanted to, again, blackball them because it was as controversial - I mean, the same way that we look at Megan Thee Stallion and Cardi B's "WAP" - that's how controversial the church felt that gospel singers singing in secular environments was, like, it was a sin against God. All aspects of the fight from planning and the fight itself are discussed, as are the other issues at play. Have you thought about how music choreography has changed and how expectations have changed about what you're going to see on stage? It was very moving to see the significance that this had for her and for Billy Davis. (opens in new tab) Yes. One thing is sure: Black music history cannot be taken at face value anymore.These films and future films are the proof. You'll have to watch to see if you agree or not. Ateneu 24 de juny, Girona Gratut THE MAIN SQUEEZE 3 mar, 22.30h. Questlove wrote about the period in Black music just after the festival in his book about "Soul Train." 6. King and Celia Cruz at the Zaire '74 music festival, seen in the documentary "Soul Power.". ODZlYmIzZjBmODQ0Yzg5MTZhMDA0ZjQ0ZGQxNmJmZGFlMjNhYWU1YjYzOWQw We'll hear from Gladys Knight, Mavis Staples, B.B. My guest is Questlove. Like we were saying, like, he's the person who got the commitments from everyone and made the promises and did the deals. Despite having only two sets of recordings and a few grainy pictures, Johnsons small library of music has influenced just about everyone who has picked up a guitar since the late 1930s. Stream Amazing Grace on Hulu. So that's even unprecedented, because I'm used to, like, each background singer having their own microphone. 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. And so kind of rule No. After LeBron James Broke His Scoring Record, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Dropped Thoughts On Why Hed Couldve Played Longer In Todays NBA, After The Bachelors Latest Breakup, Fans Are Starting To See Some Red Flags With Zach Shallcross, NCIS' Sean Murray Praises The Current Cast As The Series Hits 450 episodes, How Quantum Leaps Original Co-Creator And Director Was Influenced By The Bear And Jon Favreau's Chef For Season 1s Family Style, America's Got Talent: All-Stars Crowned Its First-Ever Champion, But The Finale Was Missing Something. -----BEGIN REPORT----- And he directed the new concert documentary, "The Summer Of Soul," which features performances from and interviews about the 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival. 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. And, you know, it was also risky. Originally broadcast July 2021. 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. And when you think of what choreography is like now, it's like - it's amazingly showbizzy. (opens in new tab) And he was working with the Band of Gypsys, which is QUESTLOVE: Buddy Miles and Billy Cox. January 24, 2023 The best Black music festivals carve out safe spaces for the Black community to celebrate life, culture, and their heritage through music. He's also an author, and his new book, "Music Is History" - focusing on 1971 to the present - will be published in the fall. 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. Related: Try Not To Laugh Along With the 41 Best Black Comedy Movies of All Time. Create,Discover & Experience EventsFor The Culture At Eventnoire. And they're wearing these - they're not wearing suits. The hybrid festival showcased many premieres including 16 world, eight North American, 12 East Coast, eight US and 25 Philadelphia premieres. It's Baldwin saying, As long as we don't touch these core problems around the so-called American Dream, we can't have a common future." Baldwin is magnetic in this film; if youve not heard the way he speaks or arent familiar with the ferocity of his intelligence and wit, youll find it hard not to explore all his work after the film. 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. After we take a short break, Justin Chang will review the new film "Shang-Chi And The Legend Of The Ten Rings." Formerly known as AfroChella, the two-day Afrofuture festival celebrates the culture as the African Diaspora returns to Accra, Ghana every December. 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. Questlove is also the co-founder of the band The Roots, which is the house band of "The Tonight Show," where Questlove is music director. There was a problem. Related: Black Booksellers Recommend 25 Books to Read During Black History Month and Beyond. And he was just joking, like, because I was happy. Fan of the blues or interesting stories? Throughout the film, Thompson splices archival news footage and interviews amid the performances, turning every performance into a mini Black history lesson set to music. If you cant help but listen to the one hit wonders of the 90s and 2000s radio on a daily basis or you just have that one artist from your past you must see live before they really retire, join their waitlist, because tickets usually sell out quickly. GROSS: It's so great to be able to see this. We were, like, looking, you know? Its triumphant, optimistic, and respectful of The Apollos past and hopeful for its future. Because he's such an important figure in all of this. Norman Mailer, George Plimpton, Spike Lee and others are interviewed as well. Like, it's just sitting there just waiting for Michael Jackson to come on. (opens in new tab), In January 1972, Aretha Franklin recorded the Grammy Award-winning live album, Amazing Grace, which was originally supposed to be released alongside a concert film that was shot at the same time. Her creation of the Strength of a Woman Festival is a vibrant three days of comedy, music, and community keeping women at the forefront of the experience. Oh, happy day. The best Black music festivals carve out safe spaces for the Black community to celebrate life, culture, and their heritage through music. Yjk5NmJiZDUzYjdmMDAwYTIxYjc2YTJmNmMzOGY4MTUyMTMxODA3YzU4ZTVl ZTE3MDk5NmZiMzFhYWIyYzJlYTAwN2Y5NjI3ODgyZDRjMjE4MmViMGIxNTlk When we gather, there is an electricity throughout the crowd and in the air that makes for an experience unlike any other. People are getting their memories back. Finally, the Black Fire Documentary is a story about Family / Legacy and how Jamiah . But yes, you're witnessing Nina Simone at the very beginning of what is her realizing her magic powers and political activism through music. Aretha was sort of an 11th-hour cancellation in less than 48 hours. La Mirona 18 Ant. Whoa, yes I am. on Amazon. 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. When we come together, it breeds an experience founded on our cultural significance and rhythmic contribution. King? It's Marvel's first movie to feature an Asian superhero. When I get to heaven - oh, happy day - I'm gonna spread the news - oh, happy day. Oh, I heard it through the grapevine. GROSS: Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson directed the new documentary "Summer Of Soul," which is streaming on Hulu. ZDg1MDZmMjFjMDhjZDBkY2FlNDZiNGEyYzUxYzBiYzE2Njk4ZDFhYTNkZTAz His new documentary is called "Summer Of Soul." I'm wondering, like, how did he do that? Whoa, I heard it through the grapevine. And now you're finding out it's not even true. Don't you know that I heard it through the grapevine? And of course, if you say that, then, you know, David Ruffin will say, wait, wait, Stevie's doing it? 1. 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. 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. And then, blammo (ph). When Tulchin tried to sell the footage to a film or TV outlet, no one wanted it. 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. Like, to look at anyone over the age of 22, 23, they're looking at them like they're aliens, like wait, we've never seen an intersectional band. Directors Michael Raspatello Brent Kado (co-director) Writers Michael Feferman Michael Raspatello Stars Joe Bogdan (voice) Jill Brown Rick Farman So, yeah, it was even risky for those well-loved gospel acts that we know. The 7th Annual Black Music Honors, hosted by Grammy-winner LeToya Luckett and comedian DeRay Davis, took place in Atlanta at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center on May 19 and will premiere. -----END REPORT-----. WSF and Stax (along with sponsor Joseph Schlitz Brewing Company) became the first groups to promote a sold-out black event of this magnitude. And so we'll also hear a little voice-over in this, too. QUESTLOVE: There's excitement because, like, Sly wasn't even supposed to be on the bill. 120 Fifth Avenue, Fifth Avenue PlaceSuite 2800Pittsburgh, PA 15222U.S. It's using everything I know to - I'm certain that if I didn't have this range of knowledge that I probably wouldn't have been chosen to be on "The Tonight Show.". GROSS: The festival represented different strains of Black music - you know, jazz, rhythm and blues, soul, Latin music. MCCOO: We were constantly being attacked because we weren't, quote-unquote, "Black enough." An experience like no other, the festival brings together Black culture enthusiasts, executives and content creators from around the world for five . 0:57. M2FjNWI3NTBmZGFjY2ViNDA0ZjE0MGMwYTMwZDFhZDcxMjY0Nzg2MzE1ZWRh 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. 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