And I think really probably no one knew what to expect. GROSS: So why don't we hear the Edwin Hawkins Singers doing "Oh Happy Day"? So they have to share a microphone, which means that they also have to - like, what they're doing with their arms. 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. This documentary highlights the human experience of music festivals and it really was heartwarming to someone that truly loves EDM music and raving. Dark Girls even spawned a sequel; Dark Girls 2 can be seen on the Oprah Winfrey Network. -----END REPORT-----. I'm still hoping to this day that this somehow reaches him or a family member, somebody. The event celebrates Black history, culture, music, and fashion in the. Marsha P. Johnson, an activist and drag queen, is the subject of this documentary, directed by David France. NDZiMzljNjRmNTMxZjRiOGI5YzNjYWQ1MWQxYTJhMGQwNWQ2ZDhiOCIsInNp Boy, take a good look at these tears of mine. And did he deliver? What's going on here? 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. GROSS: So you were unable to interview Tony Lawrence. That footage, however, wouldnt see the light of day until after Franklins 2018 death. Instead I heard it through the grapevine. Congratulations on the film. How do you get Stevie Wonder to sign onto this? Formerly known as AfroChella, the two-day Afrofuture festival celebrates the culture as the African Diaspora returns to Accra, Ghana every December. And then Mavis Staples had sang with her family, The Staple Singers. "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. Layovers can get pretty long. Did you get to interview any of the Panthers who were there? 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. 120 Fifth Avenue, Fifth Avenue PlaceSuite 2800Pittsburgh, PA 15222U.S. There were also some police there. 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 And it's like - it's hand gestures and, like, steps to the side, synchronized. But some of them were just wearing plain clothes. There's one person who's never had a photo of their brother who died. My guest is Questlove. Eventnoire is the premier platform where Black culture and events intersect connecting attendees and event organizers to the Black community. And people from all different kinds of music love you and want you to be on the same bill or to perform with you to back them up. Just over 27 years ago, the world lost Kurt Cobain. QUESTLOVE: Oh, with Sly and the Family Stone. GROSS: Well, look. They never had a photo of him. So I think in my case, it was a matter of social survival on how to relate to my friends at school. Summer Of Soul (2021) It's Marvel's first movie to feature an Asian superhero. https://beacons.ai/mmfrench Follow If this sounds like the remix work of a master DJ, that's because it is. Festival: A Documentary (2015) Last Hippie Standing (2001) Music Is My Drug: Psychedelic Trance (1996) Spark: A Burning Man Story (2014) Woodstock (1970) My Generation (2000) Psytrance: A Way of Life (2014) Raving Iran (2016) This Was Tomorrow (2015) Under The African Sky (2009) It's All Gone Pete Tong (2004) And so kind of rule No. Unlike many documentaries that cover this event, this one dives deep into each of the four girls and their personalities to emphasize that they were real people. And, you know, but again, you're only dealing with 16 channels. 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. 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. 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." QUESTLOVE: Pretty much, you know, a lot of it was just to jog their memory. QUESTLOVE: Well, I thank you for having me, and I really enjoy doing your show all the time. So when you see her cry, it's relief of finally being accepted by your own people, which is important. Rent/Buy The Apollo on Amazon. GROSS: Do you know if he delivered on his promises? Have you thought about how music choreography has changed and how expectations have changed about what you're going to see on stage? This personal and enlightening film is a must for fans of punk who want to learn more about one of the best forgotten bands. That particular moment that we just saw with Marilyn McCoo, I realized something. 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. And he broke the news to me that I - even though we have the same last name, I was not related to Beachy Thompson of The Dixie Hummingbirds. 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. And. GROSS: This is FRESH AIR. And so he didn't let that deter him. Sly was the the one act that wasn't billed to be on the festival. He co-founded the band The Roots, which is the house band for "The Tonight Show," where he serves as music director. But it's nothing compared to today, where there's teams of dancers doing, like, acrobatic kind of dancing. 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. Yjk5NmJiZDUzYjdmMDAwYTIxYjc2YTJmNmMzOGY4MTUyMTMxODA3YzU4ZTVl We were, like, looking, you know? Cinemablend is part of Future US Inc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. King, Mahalia Jackson, the Staple Singers, Max Roach and Abbey Lincoln. 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. (opens in new tab). In this documentary, director Questlove unearths footage from the festival. So when you first started watching these approximately 40 hours of concert footage, what did you find most surprising or most exciting? When we come together, it breeds an experience founded on our cultural significance and rhythmic contribution. GROSS: Sly, yeah. 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. For instance, Ali has an easier time bonding with Africans than Foreman did; theres a dictator in Zaire who is very interested in the fight. Stream Charley Pride: Im Just Me on Kanopy. 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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. The previous couple of Harlem Cultural Festivals were pretty small. 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. 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. Accuracy and availability may vary. When I get to heaven - oh, happy day - I'm gonna spread the news - oh, happy day. Signed Black Music Festival T-Shirts - on sale now! Were you already a big Nina Simone fan? (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. 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. Well you still have time to decide Where are you staying? Let's get back to my interview with Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson. 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. If the stars properly align, he will talk about For Love Of The Game being the best baseball movie of all time. In his 2014 documentary, Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown, award-winning documentary filmmaker Alex Gibney explores the life, career, and legacy of the Godfather of Soul with loads of archival footage from both on and off the stage, as well as interviews with his contemporaries and those who were impacted by his music. Ain't nothing wrong with that, is there? Then you go to Gladys Knight - well, David Ruffin and Stevie Wonder is considering it. The best Black music festivals carve out safe spaces for the Black community to celebrate life, culture, and their heritage through music. So that was really emotional for them to see him as a 19-year-old. I can't imagine him not. Its a look at black culture during one of the most volatile times in U.S. history. Last year, tons of musicians and empowerment speakers came together to set the foundation for what will be an annual event devoted to building up Black women through music and day-time sessions. 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. And she's just standing almost perfectly still (laughter). He didn't even know. Whoa, yes I am. Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson's look back at the legendary 1969 concert events in Harlem that came to be known as Black Woodstock. BLACK MUSIC SILENT DISCO 4 mar, 19h Itinerant. We didn't go lay on a couch. Well, hell yeah, I'm going to do it. GROSS: And Edwin Hawkins says in the movie, like, no, this is our way of taking the message to the people. Music fans at the lesser-known 1969 US festival The 50-year basement Questlove was speaking about belonged to Tulchin, who filmed the event. This is FRESH AIR. Like, I'm a person that believes that, you know, less is more. This is FRESH AIR. Oh, yeah, good God, oh, yes. Nina Simone is one of the real standout performers in it. The book was supposed to be centered around Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X, and Medgar Eversbut he gave it up. The Roots co-founder sought to change that. The City of Pittsburgh is a world-renowned hub for Jazz Music and the birthplace of internationally renown Jazz Artist such as: George Benson,Art Blakey, Stanley Turrentine, Billy Eckstine, Lena Horne, Earl Fatha Hines, Roger Humphries, Joe Negri, Ahmad Jamal and countless more. Not sure yet? (opens in new tab). RubyBridges desegrated schools in 1960, right? Stream Hitsville: The Making Of Motown on Showtime. 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. It's just adding on and adding on and adding on. He's the original FOMO baiter. ZDY1Y2Q3NDg5YWY0NzVlMWE1ZDlkNzY0ZDM5YzYxMjYzYzJmZTc0MzFhYjc1 And he was just joking, like, because I was happy. Related: February Is Black History Month! Like, what did he promised them? Like, they're doing like it's almost like interpretive body movement. 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. NzQ2MjJjNWNhNjU4NzBlOWM5MDEwMGM3NjYzMWI2ZGI5YjI3MzllNWJhMzFk 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. GROSS: So, you know, Gladys Knight says in the film that she wasn't expecting such a big crowd. ODMwYjc5ZmQxNzY1ZTQzMmVmODg0MjE4ZjBiNTA3MTFjMDg5OTMwNmM2Nzdk (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. In watching the film, I thought about something that I've thought about a lot before, which is how much, like, music choreography has changed over the decades. Director Hal Tulchin filmed all the performances: Six different free shows over six weeks. Stream The Apollo on HBO Max. 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. We'll be right back. After we take a short break, Justin Chang will review the new film "Shang-Chi And The Legend Of The Ten Rings." Matthew Allen is a Brooklyn-based TV producer, director and award-winning . When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. The Los Angeles Coliseum, holding 100,000 people, was sold out . Give you what you've been missing, yeah. ZDU2ZGJjODE4OTI3ODE5ZDkzZDBhZDJhMTRjIn0= GROSS: Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson directed the new documentary "Summer Of Soul," which is streaming on Hulu. So, of course, in 2018, 2019, I believe, I did Henry Louis Gates' "Finding Your Roots.". QUESTLOVE: I would say probably the Sly and the Family Stone performance is probably the most shocking to watch at the time, because, you know, up until that point, Black entertainers were hyper-aware of their presence in the world, even if it was the professional sense. Its mix of music & ideals resonate now more than ever. This week, San Diego International Jewish Film Festival, Steve Poltz, Dinosaur Jr., pianist Benjamin Grosvenor and more Arts & Culture Newsletter: Landmark 1968 documentary 'Black on Black' debuts . A couple of hours were shown on local TV in New York. The festival is hosted around the world so the culture can experience Black music everywhere. People are getting their memories back. 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. 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. Strawberries and Creem in Cambridge, UK. The Harlem Cultural Festival in 1969 in the documentary Summer of Soul. MWFmMDFiM2ZkMTkzNGZjMmZlNTE0ZDZlOTA5NjQzZWQyMzM1NzI3ZTE4Y2Qx But Questlove, the director of a new documentary about a pathbreaking Harlem music festival that took place over . (opens in new tab), The story of how Tina Turner went from a young girl working the fields in rural Tennessee to one of the most successful and recognizable pop culture icons of all time is impressive to say the very least. And a large part of that story is included in the 2021 HBO documentary, Tina, which doesnt hold back one bit. Director Hal Tulchin Stars The 5th Dimension Gladys Knight & The Pips B. King? YTNmM2IwMTExNjc4OWQ3MjY5YTljMjdiMmNiNjg3N2FiNDhiZTZjMjcxNmI1 Related: Black Booksellers Recommend 25 Books to Read During Black History Month and Beyond. QUESTLOVE: Still. Does she figure into, like, your musical life significantly? I saw the segregation, the racial discrimination. Happy day. Come on. If all things Black women and a southern city are your jam, this is another go-to for your festival schedule. The Harlem Cultural Festival in 1969 in the documentary Summer of Soul. Finally, the Black Fire Documentary is a story about Family / Legacy and how Jamiah . Broccoli City Festival in Washington, DC. And in the case of the Gladys Knight and the Pips performance, first of all, they're doing it on one microphone. This is FRESH AIR. Everythings made for white kids because this school was made for white kids because this country was made for white kids, says one exasperated student. This exploration of Black culture by one of todays most powerful voices (Questlove) is monumental, to say the least. QUESTLOVE: I'm like, I wouldn't even pay that to my opening DJ set. You know, of all the cities that sort of went into turmoil during the aftermath of Martin Luther King's assassination, Harlem probably got hit the hardest of all, as far as rioting is concerned. YTA4NjQ5OGQwYjg4NWU5NzdkMmE1NTA4ZWJkOTE0ZGE1ZDYyNjkzYjc3YjEz How are they all doing this at the same time without an actual, like, rhythmic step? She gave it to us good. 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. And sometimes it's exhausting. The 11th annual BlackStar Film Festival was back at the University of Pennsylvania's Penn Live Arts at the Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts with a 76-film lineup representing 27 countries. NY 10036. And he explained to us that at the very beginning, the police didn't want to provide security for the festival, basically, because of what had happened the year before. OK. Copyright 2021 NPR. MCCOO: We were constantly being attacked because we weren't, quote-unquote, "Black enough." He soon discovers more about his neighborhood and the deep history of the area throughout American history. OTZmNjdhZDczMWE1YjE4ZWQ5NzRjMGMxOWQ1MGQxZjI2ODVkMTkwZjhlODc3 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. The star-studded global music festival has reunited rap duo The Clipse, musical icon Missy Elliott with Timbaland and Magoo, as well as a number of other reminiscent artists that Pharell is affiliated with. Oh, yeah. 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 . But I believe that as the weeks went on, by the second week, then they realized, like, OK, well - OK, we'll provide security. This highly personal, behind-the-scenes look at one of the most complicated men in the history of 20th-Century music doesnt really hold back in its depiction of Davis, which makes it all the better. 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. Afropunk can be experienced in South Africa, France, United States, or South America. And how do you color - that used to be one of our questions - how do you color a sound? What do you want to do first? Fest dates are April 29 and 30, 2023. For more information on the 2023 Black Music Festival and Western PennsylvaniaJuneteenth Celebration, please visit their website. But really, it's just the audacity to dream. '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,. Summer of Soul is the directorial debut of Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson, the renowned DJ, drummer, producer and bandleader behind hip hop legends The Roots.Questlove crams the movie with historic musical moments. So oftentimes, Motown was especially known for, like, sending all their acts to charm school and whatnot. In a spellbinding sequence, the movie alternates between a new interview with the Rev. Watch Woodstock: 3 Days That Changed Everything | Prime Video And tens of thousands of people attended, mostly Black and brown. And he's saying, you know, basically telling him to stop. "We didn't go to a psychiatrist. Tip: Your outfits will be admired, but still dress comfortably and stay hydrated. Welcome to Pittsburgh! 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