After the freak accident that paralyzed him in 1990, the great Curtis Mayfield recorded his last album, 1997’s New World Order, with heroic effort: by singing one line at a time while lying on ...

It’s fair to say that in 2025 Curtis Mayfield is still underrated. The Chicago-born singer-songwriter, producer, guitarist and record label boss died back in 1999, aged just 57, after having spent a ...

Movin'on up Taj Mahal and Curtis Mayfield albums, reissued after three decades, hold up nicely By JIM FARBER TAJ MAHAL "The Real Thing" "The Natch'l Blues" (Legacy/Columbia) CURTIS MAYFIELD ...

Curtis Mayfield’s first four solo albums have been remastered for a new box set, Keep On Keeping On, to be released by Rhino on February 22.. The LP or CD set includes Curtis (1970), Roots (1971 ...

Mayfield’s “Super Fly” album was ranked No. 72 on Rolling Stone’s list of 500 Greatest Albums of All Time. By the late 80s, his material was widely respected as both influential and ...

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Yet I think what H.E.R. really means is that if Curtis Mayfield is recognized as a major artist, he isn't thought of, in quite the way he should be, as a giant.As a pioneer of the sound and vibe ...

Early on in “The Makings of Curtis Mayfield,” H.E.R., the 27-year-old R&B pop star who directed the film and appears in it as its interviewer and tour guide, offers a telling observation about ...

Curtis Mayfield’s catalog is filled with wisdom, groove, and emotion. Whether addressing social issues or matters of the heart, his music transcends generations. These ten songs serve as an ...

In December 1971, Curtis Mayfield was movin’ on up. After 10 years of writing and recording hits for the Impressions, such as “Keep on Pushing,” “People Get Ready” and “We’re a ...