Each and every person involved in this was on one accord!!!! Singers, Band, orchestra, camera people, engineers, lighting directors,…etc… Thank you Mr. Mendoza!!!
I couldn't have said it better myself, everyone talks about Gaye and Wonder but Curtis was like the solo EWF with more funk, he was proud, black and positive. I love his music so much, it's so uplifting and raw.
This"Concert/Tribute" to the late "Great composer"...."songwriter" "activist".... "musician" "wise man.."Curtis Mayfield "..is" Absolutely Magnificent"!!!!
Agreed. This tribute paid great homage. It is ALMOST as good as the original. I remember listening to this album as a child. Laying on the floor next to the speakers of our component set absorbing every minute, flawless chord and harmony. Curtis Mayfield like Isaac Hayes was masterful in his music production. A talent lost on today’s “artists”
As a connoisseur of music all I can say is BRAVO!!! Curtis Mayfield, a musical genius is missed. Long live his legacy of love beauty groove and message. Thanks for sharing this wonderful tribute.❤❤❤
One of my all time favorites😢 Definitely deserves his 💐💐💐💐👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🤴🏾Curtis has written and produced songs for Aretha Franklin Gladys Knight and others. He was definitely a lyrical genius FR. RIP Mr. Mayfield. I know you’re smiling down and beaming with pride and approval. REAL MUSIC❤️☮️🙏🏿🙏🏿
Kudos to Germany for this epic tribute to genius Curtis Mayfield in grand style. The fact that the two singers they selected for this project are two of our greatest but most underrated, makes it an even greater and more meaningful project.
Have you seen the T Pain concert ",On top of the covers,"?. Him and his band kill it. And he's doing everybody else's music all genres except opera. A very talented young man. The arrangements are killer. Enjoy 🙏🏾😎
I once believed Mr. Mayfield never fully received the acclaim he deserves. Never again can I say Curtis’ genius hasn’t been fully recognized and appreciated. This outstanding and masterful orchestral tribute to him has forever changed all of that for me. Grateful for Curtis Mayfield, grateful for Ledisi and Bilal, grateful for WDR Big Band, super grateful for the Arts!
I must say that this is, musically speaking, the best concert I've ever seen/heard in my 68 years on this earth. Hats off to Mr. Vince Mendoza and the WDR BIG BAND and the WDR FUNKHAUSORCHESTER, the sound engineers, lighting crew and everyone involved. I believe that Curtis Mayfield would be so very proud of this MAGNIFICENT tribute!!!
Studying Musicians, we grew up with Mr. Mayfield it's so sad and Ironic that the conductor would mention that the audience would only recognize, "Super Fly?" This is "Black Classical Music!" Curtis Lee Mayfield (June 3, 1942 - December 26, 1999) was an American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and record producer, and one of the most influential musicians behind soul and politically conscious African-American music.[5][6] Dubbed the "Gentle Genius",[7][8] he first achieved success and recognition with the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame-inducted group the Impressions during the civil rights movement of the late 1950s and the 1960s and later worked as a solo artist. Mayfield started his musical career in a gospel choir. Moving to the North Side of Chicago, he met Jerry Butler in 1956 at the age of 14, and joined the vocal group The Impressions. As a songwriter, Mayfield became noted as one of the first musicians to bring more prevalent themes of social awareness into soul music. In 1965, he wrote "People Get Ready" for The Impressions, which was ranked at no. 24 on Rolling Stone's list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.[9] The song received numerous other awards; it was included in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's "500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll",[10] and was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1998. I cried!
The conductor said at the end listen to Mr. Curtis Mayfield message. Because his music had a message. The song Super Fly was for a movie about a pimp and dealer. It still had a message. " People get ready" a strong message
that is will lee, one of the greatest ever on 1000’s of sessions . he was one of the few to run around town with a pager and plus he was in the letterman band for years You noticed a legend in the game props 2 u 😎
@@Seriyah7FACT IS, THEY ARE SO VERY HAPPY BEING ABLE TO PLAY SOME VERY SOULFUL AND TOUCHING MUSIC! Granted, that other STUFF they play, its NOT ALL BAD, but to be able to PLAY CURTIS MAYFIELD, you KNOW they are ENJOYING, EXPANDING THEIR MUSICAL TALENTS & ENJOYING IT!
RIP Curtis Mayfield.Your music will always be appreciated by those who love uplifting songs and unique music.Thanks to all those who contributed to the tribute t Curtis Mayfield.
Words can't express what u left behind 4 us! The times when we knew our value as a people nd family was close thru generations! Curtis was definitely a musical genius who wrote his own words without sugar coating and whose points never fell on deaf ears!! RIP CURTIS ND THANK YOU ❤
Thanks to everyone involved in this uplifting tribute to the great Curtis Mayfield. In the current state of this world we most definitely need more love, peace, and unity. This performance and vibe helps.
@@WDRBIGBAND YOU KNOW IT DOES .It should a rally cry for the 2024 voting effort to maintain a Stand for democracy, one last time for us and old JOE You Know!
Music is my drug, I have never needed another. The passion , the performers, . the genius of Curtis Mayfield , Stupendous. Thank you , thank you, thank you.
I agree 👍 ... That you all! Band ! The best 🎉..this is so beautiful 😍 😢... "Music is equally honest, loved, and true.." sadly to say...I wish the world 🌎 would keep this same energy when the instruments are laid down....#End Racism
This is a German state-funded orchestra. Only with government-funded culture subsidies is it possible to do such projects: that's why they NEVER happen in the USA.
My goodness, where have I been pertaining to Bilal's music? "We're a Winner" and "Future Shock", I love playing. Ledisi was amazing. I'm glad I ran across this video.
FINALLY! A worthy tribute to the late, Great Curtis Mayfield! He deserves this & so much more love. Love the orchestra, Ledisi, and Bilal! Great to see them both!!
Ledesi said that she was thinking about quitting the business and then she received a call from "CHAKA" to open for her on some tours. I'm thankful that "Sista KHAN" has the innate ability to hear genius. Child Ledesi can simply sang!!!
Curtis Mayfield entered my life when i was 16 in Omaha, Nebraska. Big Brother Tim had an album collection like no other. Hen i heard the album Superfly….his voice….i was smitten for life. I’m now 66 and i’m still moved everytime……
It's been DECADES since I've listened or HEARD any of Curtis Mayfield Music and GOD, what a BLESSING IT IS, TO BE REMINDED & HEAR IT ONCE AGAIN! THANK YOU WRG BIG! THANK YOU FOR BRINGING BACK & REMINDING US OF THE AWESOME MUSIC OF CURTIS MAYFIELD! THANK YOU!
In the comfort of my home I get to enjoy an amazing concert. Thank you for the tribute to Curtis Mayfield. The artist and musicians are OUTSTANDING. Thank you ❤❤❤All of WDR BIG BAND…I will be a fan for life.
I put this comment here, so that when anyone likes it, I will be reminded of how God has restored me, turned my shame into fame, and replaced my tears with joy. I never want to forget for a moment how good God is to me , this song does something to my soul
Hats off to the Base guitar player who stood up for the entire duration of the tribute. Job well done. Also for the entire presentation. The lights, sound, band singers musicians and conductor. Beautiful concert. I loved every minute. Also for Curtis Mayfield for making all this possible, may he rest in peace in God’s name, Amen.
@@charmainestampley5321 What I was taking my hat off is that he stood thru the entire duration and he did a splendid job from the beginning to the end. My husband and son are both guitar players not that it has anything to do with this conversation, just thought I would mention it.
First and foremost I want to thank Almighty God for the gift of music! What a great and entertaining concert and a Tribute to the gifted and talented Curtis Mayfield!! Thank you conductor Vince Mendoza, Ledisi, Bilal, Funk House Orchestra, and WDR Big Band! It is so beautiful and refreshing to see musicians play instruments! Again great job Ledisi and Bilal!❤
There's nothing better than songs written by a Legand Curtis Mayfield being sung by amazing singers of today, and backed my an amazing orchestra and band, sound engineering, camera work. My mind was blown away with everything, wow...... INCREDIBLY DONE ❤❤❤👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
The entire orchestra and the rhythm section killin every song. This is a very special era in black music and they captured the vibe perfectly. OUTSTANDING.
This was a very special time in music history period. Curtis and the majority of all the artists doing that era of music head very personal messages that touched everyone’s heart and soul.
Lord have mercy… When you hear good music like this… you think for a moment like how can a human being have the creativity to make good music. This is grown folks stuff. I like it… 👍🏼
This was so thoroughly enjoyable from the first note to the very last!!! Amazing Musicians and Artists all - Vince Mendoza, You Rock!!! And omg, the Bass Player !!! and the Guitar Player!!! and OMG, Ledisi and Bilal!!!! HAND CLAPPING GOOD!!! and the The Funk House Orchestra!!!! - absolutely terrific music! Loved every minute of it!!! will watch it over again!
Loved it!! Ledesi & Bilal… Omg! To do a Curtis Mayfield Tribute just Wow! The whole Orchestra was awesome! Lawrd & the saxophonist, lead guitarist & Baseman👍🏽
MY HUSBAND AND MY GREATEST LOVE SONG TO EACH OTHER.....THE MAKINGS OF YOU..... AMAZING THING IS THAT I FOUND THIS....ON HIS 74th BIRTHDAY!!! (there are no accidents in the universe) One the best Birthday surprises ever!) ❤❤❤THANK YOU ALL!!!
WE THE PEOPLE NEED THIS IN THE TIME WE ARE LIVING IN!! GOOD FOR MIND AND THE SOUL AND BODY. FRIENDSHIPS, FAMILIES STICKING TOGETHER AS ONE, "HOW CAN WE FALL?????"
I grew up in America every Friday n Saturday listening to Curtis Mayfied, Bobby Womack, Tyrone Davis, Areatha, Gladys Knight n the pips n other great soul singers. This was real soul music back them. My mom n Dad this kind of music is all they listen to. Great memory rip Mom n Dad. My mom loved Curtis Mayfield music. I was a kid but I loved the superbly album. I still know most of it word for word. I’m here singing now!! The band, orchestra. Leda I, Bilal, n everyone was great here. I really enjoyed the tribute ❤❤❤
Sometimes, the UA-cam algorithm gives me trash...then it turns around and gives me a gift from the heavens. Today, it gave me this gift. Respect to the conductor. Respect to all the artists in the orchestra. Respect to the soloists. Respect to Ledisis and Bilal. This was a well-deserved honoring of the great Curtis Lee Mayfield...one of the very best artists ever. He was a genius.
What a wonderful concert for Mr. CURTIS MAYFIELD..Absolutely GRAND...What a performance❤❤❤❤❤the band and the Orchestra..My GOD it was just beautiful...THANK YOU WDR for allowing others to see this amazing perfor.ance😊😊😊😊😊😊❤❤❤❤❤❤
OMG! This is the best concert! Ledisi and Bilal are just Awesome! The orchestra was Awesome! I truly enjoyed myself. I just needed a glass of wine. A wonderful tribute to Curtis Mayfield!!😊❤
Fantastic. It's such a joy to hear Bilal perform again. Always a treat. Ledisi is consistently a powerhouse behind a mic🎉 This tribute to Curtis was spectacular 🥰
To all the musicians - OUTSTANDING performance!! Bilal, had me in tears singing So In Love 🥰 ❤❤❤ It was so sweet and easy. Ledisi is INCREDIBLE! The music was beautifully arranged. Wow wow wow!!!!
This was such an outstanding tribute to a legend. I know this was an experience of a lifetime to be live in front of such incredible musicians. Curtis Mayfield has always been one of my favorite artist of all time! This Was AMAZING!!!❤
Ledisi sounds sooo soothing. Good to see Bilal is back to pay homage the Honourable Curtis Mayfield. Everyone involved deserves applause, there are many talented people.
The best tribute to and interpretation of the wealth of musical legacy Curtis Mayfield generously gifted us. Reminds me and takes me back to the teenage boy living in Lagos, Nigeria drinking beer and grooving to this, imagining and time travelling to USA, to Harlem, Brooklyn, the streets on New York City. God’s speed Curtis Mayfield. Your soundtrack to our lives live on. 💜💜💜💜💜
I was right down the beltway in the same type of city. My friends and I on a Sunday dressed to kill sitting in the hippodrome theater waiting for the curtains to come up. Superfly! My city was lit. These were legendary times. 👏🏾😎
I am a super fan of Curtis Mayfield. His music carried us through the 60's, the 70's ( especially the Vietnam War time) and on thru the 80's until now‼️‼️‼️💯❤❤❤❤❤. Loved this concert immensely 👏🏼👏🏼👍🏽👌🏾✌🏾👌🏾👌🏾🙏🏾
This sent chills to my soul because of the great combination of music and to the excellent artists doing all his great music,,,, Bilal,,, & Ledisi,,,,,
This is a beautiful musical experience. Curtis Mayfield's legacy is well-appreciated, thanks for everyone's amazing contribution. I love every second of this astonishing environment.❤
I'm 67 years old,. Mr. Curtis Mayfield music was very inspiring and timely for me growing up in Washington , DC in the seventies. Along with the poetic sounds and messages from Mr. Gil Scott Heron.
Yes, yes, yes! I too grew up in DC 60s, 70s. The guitar player Mike Scott is also a Washingtonian. Alumni of Duke Ellington School of the Performing Arts.
5 minutes into this and I'm holding back the tears. That's when you know it's great. Wonderful and much needed Tribute to someone most of us still love and remember. Thank you.
Ahhhh, this was fantastic! Kudos to the entire band, vocals & maestro! Curtis Mayfield was a musical genius!!! Young ears need exposure to this; real music & instruments…..Brought back so many memories for my 66 years young! Thank You💕
I grew up listening to Curtis Mayfield music. Listening to his funky sounds and let's not forget his strong messages. It was a true joy. Bravo to all the artist.
Thank for this tribute to the great Curtis Mayfield… it’s long overdue. Mr. Mayfield wrote songs that definitively tell the story of struggles, pain and love. He was way ahead of his time.., a musical genius.💕💕💕
I'm not new to this, I'm true to my life of music. The contribution of my people never cease to amaze me and the lack of opportunities we have but the reverance we receive from our talents. The vision and generosity come from Curtis Mayfield, live, beauty, groove and the message. We should all pay attention to these great artists in our time, even Bilal and Ledisi ❤️🎼🎼🎶
This is the 3rd time I have listened to this masterpiece from beginning to end. Our Mr. CURTIS MAYFIELD is smiling in heaven! Thank you so much for sharing this GIFT!! God bless!! ❤
Thank you for paying tribute to this gifted songwriter, composer, musician, singer, and activist. The arrangements here are so lovingly impeccable. Ledisi and Bilal were awesome as usual, and the amazing orchestra understood the assignment! Curtis Mayfield was so deserving of this. ❤
Curtis was a wonderful man I met him years ago when I was modeling. He used to sing songs to me. This was in 1971. He is absolutely brilliant. He is the G.O.A.T FOREVER....AMEN CURTIS❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Thank You to All of the Best Artists. Ledisi Bilal WDR Funk Orchestra Percussionist Drummer Horns Wow Such Majestic Music. Thank You Curtis Mayfield I pray thee reborn double healthy with love ones to complete your mission again Well Done.
This Tribute was do beautiful. I cried. It was Uplifting. Big fella guitar solo killed. All those beautiful talented people of different cultures coming together to celebrate the talent and the message.
Thank you all for a absolutely amazing performance of music by the Legend Curtis Mayfield ❤️🙏🏽❤️ I’m from Chicago and grew up in the era this amazing music was created 😊 I’m smiling so hard 😊 Ledisi and Bilal gave incredible performances I Love You All ❤️🥰 … The bass guitarist is a whole vibe 😊
Thank you for your lovely words. It was a great production ...we have been waiting for such a long time to do it...Will Lee on e-bass...he is shinin...
they shoulda just let Bilal do the whole thing. Ledisi kind of was a mess. i never heard her before this show but it's obvious to me she was disconnected and way out of it.
Several names have been thrown around to make a bio for Patti LaBelle. Who did she choose? Ledisi 😅Jennifer Hudson threw a few names her way but Auntie stood on everything for Ledisi , who in my opinion is definitely underrated.
The Band...The Orchestra..Ledisi...Bilal..The Audio Engineers!! What a joyous feast for the ears. Y'all did that!!❤
Thank you! 🙌♥️
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Yes indeed. The sound engineers did an excellent job. The band and everyone involved were fantastic
I couldn't agree more.👌🏽
Each and every person involved in this was on one accord!!!!
Singers, Band, orchestra, camera people, engineers, lighting directors,…etc…
Thank you Mr. Mendoza!!!
EXCELLENT Tribute to an under-appreciated legend!
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Sadly and grossly under-appreciated.
I couldn't have said it better myself, everyone talks about Gaye and Wonder but Curtis was like the solo EWF with more funk, he was proud, black and positive. I love his music so much, it's so uplifting and raw.
@@v.a.993please explain why y'all yahoos say hes underappreciated??
@@beyourself2444aw stop u can't talk about everyone at once he's far from underappreciated ur logic is plain stupid
Bilal was born to do this Tribute. And just when you thought Ledisi has nothing left to prove she does this. I was in tears.
Absolutely true! Emotional journey 🙌🏾
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Is this for the Curtis Mayfield movie
Crazy man out of sight I dig it
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*Cheers 🍻 👏🏾 from México!*
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This was clearly OFF THE CHAIN!! 🔥🔥🔥 WOW! They KILLED this tribute! BRAVO 👏🏽 👏🏽👏🏽😲
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Love that music
The whole concert is beautiful! Everyone involved is excellent. What a tribute to the incomparable Curtis Mayfield!
Thank you!
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Im telling you it takes a tribe. This was an atmosphere of workshop I could see and feel it and I'm not being extra. Look at the faces. Whew!
Yes, enjoying grey hair, bass player soulful vibe, awesome concert
This"Concert/Tribute" to the late "Great composer"...."songwriter" "activist".... "musician" "wise man.."Curtis Mayfield "..is" Absolutely Magnificent"!!!!
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Wow!!! You documented every one of the legacies that he embodied. One of the greatest and all of what you said!
This orchestra is EVERYTHING!!!!! No section is overpowering!!!! Perfection!!!! Even the woodwinds can be heard.
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I agree it was flawless , a beautiful tribute to Curtis Mayfield.
Yup! Props to the mix and sound engineers.
Agreed. This tribute paid great homage. It is ALMOST as good as the original. I remember listening to this album as a child. Laying on the floor next to the speakers of our component set absorbing every minute, flawless chord and harmony. Curtis Mayfield like Isaac Hayes was masterful in his music production. A talent lost on today’s “artists”
@doreenjohnson2884: Thank you very much for your kind words!
The Lead &. Bass guitarists we’re Magnificent
As a connoisseur of music all I can say is BRAVO!!! Curtis Mayfield, a musical genius is missed. Long live his legacy of love beauty groove and message. Thanks for sharing this wonderful tribute.❤❤❤
Thank you for watching!
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One of my all time favorites😢 Definitely deserves his 💐💐💐💐👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🤴🏾Curtis has written and produced songs for Aretha Franklin Gladys Knight and others. He was definitely a lyrical genius FR. RIP Mr. Mayfield. I know you’re smiling down and beaming with pride and approval. REAL MUSIC❤️☮️🙏🏿🙏🏿
So well said!
Just thought of him yesterday!! Magnificent artist!!
Kudos to Germany for this epic tribute to genius Curtis Mayfield in grand style. The fact that the two singers they selected for this project are two of our greatest but most underrated, makes it an even greater and more meaningful project.
Have you seen the T Pain concert ",On top of the covers,"?. Him and his band kill it. And he's doing everybody else's music all genres except opera. A very talented young man. The arrangements are killer. Enjoy 🙏🏾😎
I once believed Mr. Mayfield never fully received the acclaim he deserves. Never again can I say Curtis’ genius hasn’t been fully recognized and appreciated. This outstanding and masterful orchestral tribute to him has forever changed all of that for me. Grateful for Curtis Mayfield, grateful for Ledisi and Bilal, grateful for WDR Big Band, super grateful for the Arts!
@@WarrenHolly Thank you, will check it out. I appreciate the recommendation.
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@smithsays: thank you for your kind words!
I must say that this is, musically speaking, the best concert I've ever seen/heard in my 68 years on this earth. Hats off to Mr. Vince Mendoza and the WDR BIG BAND and the WDR FUNKHAUSORCHESTER, the sound engineers, lighting crew and everyone involved. I believe that Curtis Mayfield would be so very proud of this MAGNIFICENT tribute!!!
I agree! Wow!!! What a gift this is….
Nu Deco Ensemble has some really amazing performances as well. Check them out.
Thank you! What an awesome group. I checked out "Reimagines EWF". It was fantastic.@@georgiagirl8059
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Everybody is glorious. Mike Scott is McNasty! 🎸
Studying Musicians, we grew up with Mr. Mayfield it's so sad and Ironic that the conductor would mention that the audience would only recognize, "Super Fly?" This is "Black Classical Music!" Curtis Lee Mayfield (June 3, 1942 - December 26, 1999) was an American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and record producer, and one of the most influential musicians behind soul and politically conscious African-American music.[5][6] Dubbed the "Gentle Genius",[7][8] he first achieved success and recognition with the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame-inducted group the Impressions during the civil rights movement of the late 1950s and the 1960s and later worked as a solo artist. Mayfield started his musical career in a gospel choir. Moving to the North Side of Chicago, he met Jerry Butler in 1956 at the age of 14, and joined the vocal group The Impressions. As a songwriter, Mayfield became noted as one of the first musicians to bring more prevalent themes of social awareness into soul music. In 1965, he wrote "People Get Ready" for The Impressions, which was ranked at no. 24 on Rolling Stone's list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.[9] The song received numerous other awards; it was included in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's "500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll",[10] and was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1998. I cried!
Love it was off the chizain!
@@mommiesgirltwo VOTE!
You betta Sang Ledisi ❤️❤️❤️❤️⚘️😎
The conductor said at the end listen to Mr. Curtis Mayfield message. Because his music had a message. The song Super Fly was for a movie about a pimp and dealer. It still had a message. " People get ready" a strong message
The musical tree of Mr Mayfield was divvy and bountiful. He was the first t o recognize Donny Hathaway and Leroy Hutson as arrangers and musicians.
The grey headed bass player is a COMPLETE VIBE!!!! Bilal and Ledisi were fantastic ~ love every minute of this tribute
that is will lee, one of the greatest ever on 1000’s of sessions . he was one of the few to run around town with a pager and plus he was in the letterman band for years You noticed a legend in the game props 2 u 😎
I said the same thing ❤️🔥💃🏾🫶🏿
Definitely a ‘COMPLETE VIBE!’
Will Lee = one of the best mutha pluckin bass players of all time. Letterman to Ledesi he's played with em all.
Give that man his flowers !!
Very few know that Will actually started bassing in the seventies for the late great Jimmy Castor’s band
These guys are in the pocket for days. The entire ensemble is fantastic. I don’t believe I’ve ever heard a funkier orchestra.
Listen to that Ensemble when Rodney "Skeet" Curtis played Bass and feel the difference in da Funk....
Thank you!
The coolest orchestra they are feeling the vibe!!!
@@Seriyah7FACT IS, THEY ARE SO VERY HAPPY BEING ABLE TO PLAY SOME VERY SOULFUL AND TOUCHING MUSIC! Granted, that other STUFF they play, its NOT ALL BAD, but to be able to PLAY CURTIS MAYFIELD, you KNOW they are ENJOYING, EXPANDING THEIR MUSICAL TALENTS & ENJOYING IT!
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RIP Curtis Mayfield.Your music will always be appreciated by those who love uplifting songs and unique music.Thanks to all those who contributed to the tribute t Curtis Mayfield.
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Words can't express what u left behind 4 us! The times when we knew our value as a people nd family was close thru generations! Curtis was definitely a musical genius who wrote his own words without sugar coating and whose points never fell on deaf ears!! RIP CURTIS ND THANK YOU ❤
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This Tribute Is (World Class), Curtis Smiles In US.
Thank you!
Thank God for C.M. and for those who participating in this well deserved event.
Thanks to everyone involved in this uplifting tribute to the great Curtis Mayfield. In the current state of this world we most definitely need more love, peace, and unity. This performance and vibe helps.
True, we need more love, awareness, peace...and maybe music helps!
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@@WDRBIGBAND YOU KNOW IT DOES .It should a rally cry for the 2024 voting effort to maintain a Stand for democracy, one last time for us and old JOE You Know!
Thank you to all involved!
Curtis is smiling. ❤
Yes he is 😊
I love this concert aline joyce thank everyone for this
Thank you I heard this concert and it gave me peace and lovely memories of my great former husband the day he went into the earth.
Hi @betterdays105: thank you for your kind words.
@vbalk9254: thank you for sharing your emotions with us.🎶♥️🎶
This tribute brings tears to my eyes. Black people listen to the message.❤❤❤ Stand strong. RIH Mr. Mayfield!
I agree!!!
We people who are darker than Blue, please listen to the message.
Bless 🙏
Curtis was truly a wonderful musical genius!!
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What a magnificant tribute to the architect of Soul Music...
Thank you very much for watchin our tribute...
Music is my drug, I have never needed another. The passion , the performers, . the genius of Curtis Mayfield , Stupendous. Thank you , thank you, thank you.
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I agree 👍 ... That you all! Band ! The best 🎉..this is so beautiful 😍 😢...
"Music is equally honest, loved, and true.." sadly to say...I wish the world 🌎 would keep this same energy when the instruments are laid down....#End Racism
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How lucky we are to be able to enjoy this masterful concert.🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤
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This is a German state-funded orchestra. Only with government-funded culture subsidies is it possible to do such projects: that's why they NEVER happen in the USA.
WOW such an AWESOME tribute to Mr. Curtis Mayfield!!!!❤❤💯💯
Thank you!
My goodness, where have I been pertaining to Bilal's music? "We're a Winner" and "Future Shock", I love playing. Ledisi was amazing. I'm glad I ran across this video.
Thank your for watching and commenting! 🙏🏻
How wonderful for them to honor the great Curtis Mayfield!!!!!!!❤❤❤
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FINALLY! A worthy tribute to the late, Great Curtis Mayfield! He deserves this & so much more love. Love the orchestra, Ledisi, and Bilal! Great to see them both!!
Thank you for your kind words!
Ledesi can sing anything, knowing the Artist with her own Spin on it , her voice is signature magnificent!
Just like Aretha Franklin. Aretha could take a song and do the same thing
Can't argue with that.🙏🏾🤓 Have you seen T Pains concert "On top of the covers" him and his band kills it. A very talented young man.
@angelajohns2853 -true...
Ledesi said that she was thinking about quitting the business and then she received a call from "CHAKA" to open for her on some tours. I'm thankful that "Sista KHAN" has the innate ability to hear genius. Child Ledesi can simply sang!!!
Yeah, Ledisi is a great singer and a great human beeing!
Curtis Mayfield entered my life when i was 16 in Omaha, Nebraska. Big Brother Tim had an album collection like no other. Hen i heard the album Superfly….his voice….i was smitten for life. I’m now 66 and i’m still moved everytime……
Thank you for sharing that nice story with us! Welcome to our channel!
I’m 62 and that rendition of “Little Child, Running Wild” brought tears to my eyes. So many little children running wild these days. God bless ‘em.
True!
Shout out to Vince Mendoza..you are the BEST!
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Ledisi and Bilal gave an awesome tribute to Curtis Mayfield, Job well done B
True, they did a great job!
It's been DECADES since I've listened or HEARD any of Curtis Mayfield Music and GOD, what a BLESSING IT IS, TO BE REMINDED & HEAR IT ONCE AGAIN!
THANK YOU WRG BIG! THANK YOU FOR BRINGING BACK & REMINDING US OF THE AWESOME MUSIC OF CURTIS MAYFIELD! THANK YOU!
Thank you for watching and sending us so kindful words!
In the comfort of my home I get to enjoy an amazing concert. Thank you for the tribute to Curtis Mayfield. The artist and musicians are OUTSTANDING. Thank you ❤❤❤All of WDR BIG BAND…I will be a fan for life.
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I put this comment here, so that when anyone likes it, I will be reminded of how God has restored me, turned my shame into fame, and replaced my tears with joy. I never want to forget for a moment how good God is to me , this song does something to my soul
God bless you!
Amen
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@@LisaLisa-qo8gt Amen 🙏
Thank you JESUS 🛐
May God bless you all the days of your life. 🎉
Hats off to the Base guitar player who stood up for the entire duration of the tribute. Job well done. Also for the entire presentation. The lights, sound, band singers musicians and conductor. Beautiful concert. I loved every minute. Also for Curtis Mayfield for making all this possible, may he rest in peace in God’s name, Amen.
Thank you so much for your kind words! 🙏🏻🎶
That's how you rock a base you got to stand up
@@charmainestampley5321 What I was taking my hat off is that he stood thru the entire duration and he did a splendid job from the beginning to the end. My husband and son are both guitar players not that it has anything to do with this conversation, just thought I would mention it.
@@WDRBIGBAND The pleasure was mine.
That’s Will Lee, one of the best to ever do it🤎💕
First and foremost I want to thank Almighty God for the gift of music! What a great and entertaining concert and a Tribute to the gifted and talented Curtis Mayfield!! Thank you conductor Vince Mendoza, Ledisi, Bilal, Funk House Orchestra, and WDR Big Band! It is so beautiful and refreshing to see musicians play instruments! Again great job Ledisi and Bilal!❤
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Thank you for your kind words. 🙏🏻♥️🙏🏻🎶
You got that right - music is a language ❤
Awesome- you've bought a smile on my face to a gloomy day as I'm still morning the loss of my sister
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Beautiful music! Ledisi, Bilal, band,and the orchestra is truly amazing! Curtis Mayfield was one the best musical artists ever!
True and thank you for watching the concert!
Absolutely awesome. What a magnificent tribute to Mr. MAYFIELD❤ Our people, please listen to his many messages 💞
Curtis' music and messages will last forever...
@@WDRBIGBAND indeed it will bless thousands more💞
I got this message back in the 70's. Gives me chills and pride whenever I hear We a winner!
@patscott1965 That sounds great to us!
There's nothing better than songs written by a Legand Curtis Mayfield being sung by amazing singers of today, and backed my an amazing orchestra and band, sound engineering, camera work.
My mind was blown away with everything, wow......
INCREDIBLY DONE ❤❤❤👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Well said!❤
Thank you for your kind words!👍🙌
Where was this concert
Hi @barbarabeasley364! It took place in Cologne Philharmony in Germany in the end of September 2023.
Wow, wish I could hear this amazing concert in person. Many applauses to Ledisi & Bilal and the magnificent MDR orchestra. ❤❤️💯
I’ve been listening to Curtis since the 70’s. Never stopped! Love his funkness!👏🏽⭐️🎷🎹🎤
Chicago’s Finest! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
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Thank you! Keep dancing!
HE is so ,so real
The entire orchestra and the rhythm section killin every song. This is a very special era in black music and they captured the vibe perfectly. OUTSTANDING.
Thank you for your kind words.
I agree it was flawless and very emotional.❤
This was a very special time in music history period. Curtis and the majority of all the artists doing that era of music head very personal messages that touched everyone’s heart and soul.
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@wilfredolopez8600: Thank you 🙏
Brother Mayfield sitting in the clouds really enjoying this!! Salute!!😊❤
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Lord have mercy… When you hear good music like this… you think for a moment like how can a human being have the creativity to make good music. This is grown folks stuff. I like it… 👍🏼
Creativity comes from deep within in moments of highest awareness. Curtis lived that!
Yasssass!!!
It is definitely a gift from God Almighty!🙏❤️👍🙌👏
Shhhh! The times was legendary. Period!🙏🏾😎
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Nothing puts me in a good mood like good music ❤🎶🎶🎶. Shout out to Bilal and of course my girl who can do no wrong Ms. Ledisi
Music puts me in my mood for the day I always start with a great song in the morning
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@taydatay8571: that is the best way to live 👍
@taydatay8571: that is a good practice to start the day! 👍
This was Amazing! What an awesome tribute to the Iconic Legendary Mr. Curtis Mayfield…Thanks to you all!!! ✌🏾❣️
Thank you for watching...
This was so thoroughly enjoyable from the first note to the very last!!! Amazing Musicians and Artists all - Vince Mendoza, You Rock!!! And omg, the Bass Player !!! and the Guitar Player!!! and OMG, Ledisi and Bilal!!!! HAND CLAPPING GOOD!!! and the The Funk House Orchestra!!!! - absolutely terrific music! Loved every minute of it!!! will watch it over again!
Thank you very much for your kind words! Feel free to watch it again and again!
Awesome concert. Ledesi; Bilal and the orchestra!!! Wow, just wow.
Thank you.
Loved it!! Ledesi & Bilal… Omg! To do a Curtis Mayfield Tribute just Wow! The whole Orchestra was awesome! Lawrd & the saxophonist, lead guitarist & Baseman👍🏽
Thank you very much!
So happy to have Chicago's very own Curtis Mayfield represented so well! Thanks!
Thank you for watching us!
I second that sentiment....well represented. I loved it.. ❤️
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Dynamite! I am glad I had the opportunity to listen to this wonderful production.
Thank you very much!
Ledisi is a real one! "The Makings of You"....Oh my.
MY HUSBAND AND MY GREATEST LOVE SONG TO EACH OTHER.....THE MAKINGS OF YOU..... AMAZING THING IS THAT I FOUND THIS....ON HIS 74th BIRTHDAY!!! (there are no accidents in the universe) One the best Birthday surprises ever!) ❤❤❤THANK YOU ALL!!!
@francinehawkins6957: Thank you very much for your kind words!
Now you gone...... I was not familiar with the song, and I had to go listen to the original because she made that song her own.
Bilal Oliver is the most underrated artist of the last 20 years he's done so much for so many artist
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Sad to admit, this is my intro to his music. But I'm on board now. He's awesome!
Really!? Catch up and enjoy,he does not disappoint @@deniseandrews113
Facts!!!! He needs his flowers
@@deniseandrews113welcome! 😊
CAN WE GIVE SOME LOVE TO THE DRUMMER?❤🔥
Please and Thank You!🤗
@@JTonthedrums you're welcome!😘
Everybody...!!!
@@ldtownes9936Nope. I’m being selfish… but for only about 60secs. 😬
He’s GREAT!!!
WE THE PEOPLE NEED THIS IN THE TIME WE ARE LIVING IN!! GOOD FOR MIND AND THE SOUL AND BODY. FRIENDSHIPS, FAMILIES STICKING TOGETHER AS ONE, "HOW CAN WE FALL?????"
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I grew up in America every Friday n Saturday listening to Curtis Mayfied, Bobby Womack, Tyrone Davis, Areatha, Gladys Knight n the pips n other great soul singers. This was real soul music back them. My mom n Dad this kind of music is all they listen to. Great memory rip Mom n Dad. My mom loved Curtis Mayfield music. I was a kid but I loved the superbly album. I still know most of it word for word. I’m here singing now!! The band, orchestra. Leda I, Bilal, n everyone was great here. I really enjoyed the tribute ❤❤❤
Thank you for your kind words, Doris!
Me too ! Having a ball watching this tribute !
Yes, Yes
I feel you ❤
I love this kind of music from dj larrylove
What a honor to a musical genius Curtis Mayfield! Soundtrack of real Soul music! This is one for the ages! Bravo to everyone!!❤
Thank you for your kind words!
@@WDRBIGBANDThose kind words ain't nothing but THE TRUTH!
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Sometimes, the UA-cam algorithm gives me trash...then it turns around and gives me a gift from the heavens. Today, it gave me this gift.
Respect to the conductor. Respect to all the artists in the orchestra. Respect to the soloists. Respect to Ledisis and Bilal. This was a well-deserved honoring of the great Curtis Lee Mayfield...one of the very best artists ever. He was a genius.
Thank you for your kind words!
2024 and still sounding.
Real Good!!!!
What you said!!
Right?!?!?! I don't know how this found me but it made my WEEK!!!
@@yourpersonalshopper4988 That's exactly how I felt.
What a wonderful concert for Mr. CURTIS MAYFIELD..Absolutely GRAND...What a performance❤❤❤❤❤the band and the Orchestra..My GOD it was just beautiful...THANK YOU WDR for allowing others to see this amazing perfor.ance😊😊😊😊😊😊❤❤❤❤❤❤
Thank you for watching!
The Best Concert in Years!❤️🇺🇲🎼🎼
Thank you for watching
OMG! This is the best concert! Ledisi and Bilal are just Awesome! The orchestra was Awesome! I truly enjoyed myself. I just needed a glass of wine. A wonderful tribute to Curtis Mayfield!!😊❤
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Fantastic.
It's such a joy to hear Bilal perform again. Always a treat. Ledisi is consistently a powerhouse behind a mic🎉
This tribute to Curtis was spectacular 🥰
Thank you very much!
To all the musicians - OUTSTANDING performance!! Bilal, had me in tears singing So In Love 🥰 ❤❤❤ It was so sweet and easy. Ledisi is INCREDIBLE! The music was beautifully arranged. Wow wow wow!!!!
Thank you very much!
Beautiful rendition of Curtis Mayfield,His lyrics has meaning invested in the anthology of Curtis Mayfield....RIP!
This beautiful my sister and brother celebrating the real music of one of the greats curtis mayfield sounds so good
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The most profound!!
Many thanks to WDR Big Band and all involved. Such a wonderful and long overdue tribute to a music man of peace and love.
Thank you for your kind words!
This was such an outstanding tribute to a legend. I know this was an experience of a lifetime to be live in front of such incredible musicians.
Curtis Mayfield has always been one of my favorite artist of all time! This Was AMAZING!!!❤
Thank youuuuuu!
Its nothing like hearing a live band with the difference in harmony mingling together.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
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The world needed this.❤ Well Done. More please......
Thank you for your kind words!
Did with grace , excellent and class
Great job all .
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Loved we the people.thanks so.much for allowing this to be shared. The concert
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Ledisi sounds sooo soothing.
Good to see Bilal is back to pay homage the Honourable Curtis Mayfield.
Everyone involved deserves applause, there are many talented people.
thank you very much.
❤🖤💚💯🔥👑🎼🎵🎶🎙🎹🎛🎤🎧📻🎷🪗🪈🎹🎺🎻🪕🪘🪘🪇🪈REST IN POWER CURTIS MAYFIELD WE WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU AND LEGACY!🎸
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This is incredibly beautiful. CURTIS was one 1 in a billion. R.I.P... Your music always lifted my spirit.
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I never heard this song by Curtis but it touched my heart definitely adding this to my playlist.
me too🔥👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
The best tribute to and interpretation of the wealth of musical legacy Curtis Mayfield generously gifted us.
Reminds me and takes me back to the teenage boy living in Lagos, Nigeria drinking beer and grooving to this, imagining and time travelling to USA, to Harlem, Brooklyn, the streets on New York City.
God’s speed Curtis Mayfield. Your soundtrack to our lives live on.
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Thank you for the great story! 👍🎶
I was right down the beltway in the same type of city. My friends and I on a Sunday dressed to kill sitting in the hippodrome theater waiting for the curtains to come up. Superfly! My city was lit. These were legendary times.
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Those times will never come back...
I am a super fan of Curtis Mayfield. His music carried us through the 60's, the 70's ( especially the Vietnam War time) and on thru the 80's until now‼️‼️‼️💯❤❤❤❤❤.
Loved this concert immensely 👏🏼👏🏼👍🏽👌🏾✌🏾👌🏾👌🏾🙏🏾
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Thank you very much for your lovely words. ♥️🎶
This sent chills to my soul because of the great combination of music and to the excellent artists doing all his great music,,,, Bilal,,, & Ledisi,,,,,
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Can't believe my ears! Pure Excellence! Thank you. Mr. Curtis Mayfield and all who participated in this well deserved Tribute.❤❤❤
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This is a beautiful musical experience. Curtis Mayfield's legacy is well-appreciated, thanks for everyone's amazing contribution.
I love every second of this astonishing environment.❤
Thank you very much!
This was truly sensational truly sensational
Thank you so much. To the people who was responsible for putting this concert together thank you so much.
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I'm 67 years old,. Mr. Curtis Mayfield music was very inspiring and timely for me growing up in Washington , DC in the seventies. Along with the poetic sounds and messages from Mr. Gil Scott Heron.
Legendary Gil Scott Heron, he's top on my weekend playlist
I wasn't blessed to grow up with this music but loving the vibe of the ban. This is powerful!
Thank you!
Yes, yes, yes! I too grew up in DC 60s, 70s. The guitar player Mike Scott is also a Washingtonian. Alumni of Duke Ellington School of the Performing Arts.
It couldnt have been don any better by ALL OF THESE MUSICIANS. GREAT JOB.
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One minute in and this tribute is top tier! I’m 68 too & Curtis is and will always be my favorite poet. No shade Prince; it is what it is.
Same here!
Yes, that's all it took was 1 minute and I was hooked for the rest of the concert. 🎉
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5 minutes into this and I'm holding back the tears. That's when you know it's great. Wonderful and much needed Tribute to someone most of us still love and remember. Thank you.
Thank you for sharing your emotions with us!🙏🏻😊🎶
Ahhhh, this was fantastic! Kudos to the entire band, vocals & maestro! Curtis Mayfield was a musical genius!!! Young ears need exposure to this; real music & instruments…..Brought back so many memories for my 66 years young! Thank You💕
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I grew up listening to Curtis Mayfield music. Listening to his funky sounds and let's not forget his strong messages. It was a true joy. Bravo to all the artist.
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Thank for this tribute to the great Curtis Mayfield… it’s long overdue. Mr. Mayfield wrote songs that definitively tell the story of struggles, pain and love. He was way ahead of his time.., a musical genius.💕💕💕
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I'm not new to this, I'm true to my life of music. The contribution of my people never cease to amaze me and the lack of opportunities we have but the reverance we receive from our talents. The vision and generosity come from Curtis Mayfield, live, beauty, groove and the message. We should all pay attention to these great artists in our time, even Bilal and Ledisi ❤️🎼🎼🎶
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This is the 3rd time I have listened to this masterpiece from beginning to end.
Our Mr. CURTIS MAYFIELD is smiling in heaven!
Thank you so much for sharing this GIFT!!
God bless!! ❤
Thank you for coming back even several times! 🙏🏻😊
Thank you for paying tribute to this gifted songwriter, composer, musician, singer, and activist. The arrangements here are so lovingly impeccable. Ledisi and Bilal were awesome as usual, and the amazing orchestra understood the assignment! Curtis Mayfield was so deserving of this. ❤
Socially conscious Brotha and his music reflected much of it
Yes he was.. He was the reason that I am a recording artist today.. My Miastro.
Thank you for your kind words.
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Love it
Curtis was a wonderful man I met him years ago when I was modeling. He used to sing songs to me.
This was in 1971. He is absolutely brilliant. He is the G.O.A.T FOREVER....AMEN CURTIS❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Thank you for your story! And thank you for watching our tribute concert!
Thank You to All of the Best Artists. Ledisi Bilal WDR Funk Orchestra Percussionist Drummer Horns Wow Such Majestic Music. Thank You Curtis Mayfield I pray thee reborn double healthy with love ones to complete your mission again Well Done.
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Incredible love and Blessings to the honor of Curtis Mayfield, The best I've ever heard.... Facts... So proud of Ledisi and Bilah....
Thank you very much for your kind words!
This Tribute was do beautiful. I cried. It was Uplifting. Big fella guitar solo killed. All those beautiful talented people of different cultures coming together to celebrate the talent and the message.
Thank you very much!
What a beautiful tribute to a beautiful soul. So moving. Thank you.
Thank you for watching!
I'm really enjoying this Concert ❤Thank you to everyone 💜 ❤
Thank you for watching!
Thank you all for a absolutely amazing performance of music by the Legend Curtis Mayfield ❤️🙏🏽❤️ I’m from Chicago and grew up in the era this amazing music was created 😊 I’m smiling so hard 😊 Ledisi and Bilal gave incredible performances I Love You All ❤️🥰 … The bass guitarist is a whole vibe 😊
Thank you for your lovely words. It was a great production ...we have been waiting for such a long time to do it...Will Lee on e-bass...he is shinin...
Kudos to Ledisi, Bilal, and WDRBIGBAND!
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Simply Wonderful. Thank You.
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LOVE EVERY MOMENT OF THE SINGING AND THE BIG BAND, PLUS THE CONDUCTOR ORCHESTRAL LEADER. MISS GREAT MUSIC ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤!!!!!!!!
Thank you very much!
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Sir Curtis Mayfield, my birthday mate (June 3) smiling down from Heaven while watching this great tribute concert. Kudos to everyone....THANK YOU.
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Who better than Ledisi and Bilal to sing! Absolutely amazing!!!! The big band🔥🔥🔥
they shoulda just let Bilal do the whole thing. Ledisi kind of was a mess. i never heard her before this show but it's obvious to me she was disconnected and way out of it.
I don't agree...she was very much present and did an amazing job!
I disagree as well. She did a beautiful job.
@@J3unGLedisi is a vocal phenomenon and I implore you to listen to more of her.
Several names have been thrown around to make a bio for Patti LaBelle. Who did she choose? Ledisi 😅Jennifer Hudson threw a few names her way but Auntie stood on everything for Ledisi , who in my opinion is definitely underrated.
Great music always bring us together! Thank God for music!
Thank you for watching!
Excellent tribute to an extraordinary musician who also spoke the truth through his music. Ledisi is an awesome singer and her voice is exceptional.
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What an amazing tribute, I loved just everything ❤!!
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