5 Ways to Commemorate the Summer of Soul
Posted on February 1, 2024
by Kimberley F
In 1969, over the course of six Sundays the Harlem Cultural Festival was born. Filling Harlem with the mighty sounds of Mahalia Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Nina Simone, Sly and The Family Stone and Gladys Knight and the Pips just to name a few. Festival Footage was kept hidden for over 50 years. In 2021, a motion picture was created entitled Summer of Soul and introduced the world to this ground-breaking festival.
Join us at King Road Branch on February 17 from 2 – 4 p.m. for a Summer of Soul film screening. While you wait, listen to the captivating songs and musicians from the Harlem Cultural Festival.
Summer of Soul 1969: A Retrospective
Student-lead cover band from Florida performing songs from the ‘Summer of Soul’ documentary.
Summer of Soul (…Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
This is the official soundtrack for the motion picture ‘Summer of Soul.’
Summer of Soul (…Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)
Recorded during the 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival, these live performances have not been heard in over fifty years. This album brings a lost moment in musical history to light with performances from The Staple Singers, Sly & The Family Stone, and more.
Summer of Soul (…Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)
In his acclaimed debut as a filmmaker, Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson presents a powerful and transporting documentary, part music film, part historical record, created around an epic event that celebrated Black history, culture, and fashion.
Soul of the 60’s
Travel back to the 1960’s with this album of the Soulful hits.
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