Co-founder of R&B vocal group The Impressions in the late 1950's. He left The Impressions in 1970 to embark on a solo career and founded his record label Curtom. Mayfield is truly one of the...

Curtis Lee Mayfield (June 3, 1942 – December 26, 1999) was an American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and record producer.

Mar 26, 2023 · Curtis Mayfield was one of the premiere voices in soul music. Since clinching his first hit record in 1958, Mayfield carved out a unique space in the world of music: taking a stand against the...

1 day ago · Curtis Mayfield is a name synonymous with timeless music, social consciousness, and unparalleled artistry. As a pioneer of soul, funk, and politically charged songwriting, Mayfield’s influence ...

Dec 26, 2022 · From Mayfield’s delightful second studio album, Roots, and soaked in soul, from “Master” Henry Gibson’s popping conga to Mayfield’s tender guitar and gentle vocal, Keep On Keeping On easily powers its way to the top spot in our list of the best Curtis Mayfield songs.

Jun 3, 2024 · For, more than Stevie Wonder, more than Marvin Gaye, Al Green, Aretha Franklin, Sly Stone or James Brown, the music of Curtis Mayfield captures the duality of the Black American experience; the highs, the lows, the euphoria and the depression.

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Written and composed by Curtis Mayfield, "People Get Ready" is an enduring anthem of the Civil Rights movement and has been recorded by artists throughout the years. Named by Rolling Stone as...

May 24, 2017 · Former Jam frontman Paul Weller picks his five favorite moments from Curtis Mayfield's discography as a songwriter and producer.

Dec 6, 2016 · His gentle musicality, contrasting style, and powerful lyricism made him one of the most influential recording artists of the second half of the twentieth century and one of beat diggin’s most celebrated gateway musicians.