Summer of Soul
The Revolution Could Not Be Televised
Harlem Cultural Festival 1969 (MKV video)
AussieRock's comment re Sly & The Family Stone at Woodstock
inspired me to revisit this film.
An extraordinary documentary which I highly recommend.
It focuses on the event itself and the historical background
but we also get footage of the artists who performed including Sly.
Sometimes known as the Black Woodstock.
I prefer this to the 'White' Woodstock.
So many brilliant musicians.
About 16 mins in. when organiser Tony Lawrence is onstage,
watch this world champion coat thrower in action!
regards
Titus
this looks great titus, thanks for posting. fun fact: i used to mow ray baretto's lawn when i was in high school.
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Now that's just showing off Mike
Deleteit would be if i'd actually met and jammed with him.
ReplyDeleteonly met his wife.
mL
That makes me 3 degrees of separation away! :)
Deletethere's some fantastic - and very well-preserved - footage in there. got a quick look at nina simone and stevie wonder.
ReplyDeleteand no trippy hippies to be found in the crowd;0]
^^mL
Deletei spotted a few but it's a bit like Where's Wally :)
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