Ledisi & Bilal - A Tribute To Curtis Mayfield | WDR BIG BAND

[@veronicamartin7254]

The Band...The Orchestra..Ledisi...Bilal..The Audio Engineers!! What a joyous feast for the ears. Y'all did that!!❤

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Thank you! 🙌♥️

[@yahneyoung5505]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👂🎤🎶🎵🎶🎼

[@coolvisions4999]

Yes indeed. The sound engineers did an excellent job. The band and everyone involved were fantastic

[@batk0427]

I couldn't agree more.👌🏽

[@Fellec01]

Each and every person involved in this was on one accord!!!! Singers, Band, orchestra, camera people, engineers, lighting directors,…etc… Thank you Mr. Mendoza!!!

[@PutumaGqamana]

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.

[@MrEK0070]

Absolutely true! Emotional journey 🙌🏾

[@WDRBIGBAND]

😊👍

[@James-sq8jx]

Is this for the Curtis Mayfield movie

[@boywill4374]

Crazy man out of sight I dig it

[@daviegriffin3539]

🎼🎛 ❤ 🆒️ ❤ *Cheers 🍻 👏🏾 from México!* 🌮 🌯 🍸 🇲🇽

[@unitabusby9745]

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.❤❤❤

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Thank you for watching!

[@beyourself2444]

True

[@Nell_3]

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❤️☮️🙏🏿🙏🏿

[@zrahrasul1143]

So well said!

[@lyndeeboyland]

Just thought of him yesterday!! Magnificent artist!!

[@alexanderrichardson5929]

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!

[@mommiesgirltwo]

Love it was off the chizain!

[@alexanderrichardson5929]

@@mommiesgirltwo VOTE!

[@j.parrish385]

You betta Sang Ledisi ❤️❤️❤️❤️⚘️😎

[@marionorr698]

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

[@garyvanliew2689]

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.

[@EricOutler]

EXCELLENT Tribute to an under-appreciated legend!

[@WDRBIGBAND]

🎶😎

[@v.a.993]

Sadly and grossly under-appreciated.

[@beyourself2444]

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.

[@anthonytaylor7928]

​@@v.a.993please explain why y'all yahoos say hes underappreciated??

[@anthonytaylor7928]

​@@beyourself2444aw stop u can't talk about everyone at once he's far from underappreciated ur logic is plain stupid

[@joewhitfield6316]

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!!!

[@conscientiousobserver7444]

I agree! Wow!!! What a gift this is….

[@georgiagirl8059]

Nu Deco Ensemble has some really amazing performances as well. Check them out.

[@joewhitfield6316]

Thank you! What an awesome group. I checked out "Reimagines EWF". It was fantastic.@@georgiagirl8059

[@sylvesterinfl]

🙏

[@DJUindamix]

Everybody is glorious. Mike Scott is McNasty! 🎸

[@booksandstick5544]

The whole concert is beautiful! Everyone involved is excellent. What a tribute to the incomparable Curtis Mayfield!

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Thank you!

[@IHT.369]

@@WDRBIGBAND❤

[@karentid232]

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!

[@sherrytalomerna4965]

Yes, enjoying grey hair, bass player soulful vibe, awesome concert

[@janiceworsham]

This concert was absolutely the best time spent in front of my TV. Being a Chicago girl my music life was all about Curtis Mayfield. Thank you WDR Big Band

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Thank you, Janice, for your kind words!

[@TheJazzSphere]

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]

True, we need more love, awareness, peace...and maybe music helps!

[@ChristineMcklnley]

❤​@@WDRBIGBAND

[@Andre-wf8cb]

@@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!

[@fross1203]

These guys are in the pocket for days. The entire ensemble is fantastic. I don’t believe I’ve ever heard a funkier orchestra.

[@trumpateerstv]

Listen to that Ensemble when Rodney "Skeet" Curtis played Bass and feel the difference in da Funk....

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Thank you!

[@Seriyah7]

The coolest orchestra they are feeling the vibe!!!

[@rebeccajohnson8579]

@@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!

[@WDRBIGBAND]

True!😊🎶

[@lamielemcmillan76]

This orchestra is EVERYTHING!!!!! No section is overpowering!!!! Perfection!!!! Even the woodwinds can be heard.

[@WDRBIGBAND]

👍🎶

[@wilfredolopez8600]

I agree it was flawless , a beautiful tribute to Curtis Mayfield.

[@electricviolin]

Yup! Props to the mix and sound engineers.

[@doreenjohnson2884]

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”

[@WDRBIGBAND]

@doreenjohnson2884: Thank you very much for your kind words!

[@tammygraham6852]

This was clearly OFF THE CHAIN!! 🔥🔥🔥 WOW! They KILLED this tribute! BRAVO 👏🏽 👏🏽👏🏽😲

[@WDRBIGBAND]

🙌❤😎

[@raybooker9166]

Love that music

[@smithsays]

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.

[@WarrenHolly]

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 🙏🏾😎

[@aProudOG]

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!

[@smithsays]

@@WarrenHolly Thank you, will check it out. I appreciate the recommendation.

[@WarrenHolly]

@@smithsays 🤓🙏🏾

[@WDRBIGBAND]

@smithsays: thank you for your kind words!

[@iamnottito]

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.

[@WDRBIGBAND]

👍

[@carmelagreen4527]

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 ❤

[@WDRBIGBAND]

👍

[@lallen8131]

Amen!

[@WDRBIGBAND]

🎶♥️

[@michaelhemphill8575]

This"Concert/Tribute" to the late "Great composer"...."songwriter" "activist".... "musician" "wise man.."Curtis Mayfield "..is" Absolutely Magnificent"!!!!

[@WDRBIGBAND]

🙌🙌🙌

[@zrahrasul1143]

Wow!!! You documented every one of the legacies that he embodied. One of the greatest and all of what you said!

[@inalevy3932]

The Lead &. Bass guitarists we’re Magnificent

[@marcovienna6031]

the great Will Lee!!!

[@WDRBIGBAND]

@marcovienna6031! True!

[@stylebykatb.5661]

The grey headed bass player is a COMPLETE VIBE!!!! Bilal and Ledisi were fantastic ~ love every minute of this tribute

[@fantomasfanto8469]

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 😎

[@Adora-bl7xq]

I said the same thing ❤️‍🔥💃🏾🫶🏿

[@Fellec01]

Definitely a ‘COMPLETE VIBE!’

[@knightfall79]

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 !!

[@jessegibson7734]

Very few know that Will actually started bassing in the seventies for the late great Jimmy Castor’s band

[@yvonnebryan5741]

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.

[@WDRBIGBAND]

🙏🏻

[@taydatay8571]

Well stated

[@itguru2037]

Same

[@pchezzwallace8509]

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

[@WDRBIGBAND]

🙏🙏🙏

[@betterdays105]

Thank you to all involved! Curtis is smiling. ❤

[@barbarabuie3800]

Yes he is 😊

[@dorthy8586]

I love this concert aline joyce thank everyone for this

[@vbalk9254]

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.

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Hi @betterdays105: thank you for your kind words.

[@WDRBIGBAND]

@vbalk9254: thank you for sharing your emotions with us.🎶♥️🎶

[@guitarplayer8627]

This Tribute Is (World Class), Curtis Smiles In US.

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Thank you!

[@Karla-j1l]

Thank God for C.M. and for those who participating in this well deserved event.

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Thank you, Karla-j1

[@shamrocklotus7245]

How lucky we are to be able to enjoy this masterful concert.🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤

[@WDRBIGBAND]

👍

[@Erschophone]

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.

[@angelajohns2853]

Ledesi can sing anything, knowing the Artist with her own Spin on it , her voice is signature magnificent!

[@emmacoleman7792]

Just like Aretha Franklin. Aretha could take a song and do the same thing

[@WarrenHolly]

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.

[@WDRBIGBAND]

@angelajohns2853 -true...

[@tammiedunbar6166]

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!!!

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Yeah, Ledisi is a great singer and a great human beeing!

[@lorriet2922]

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.

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Thank you so much for your kind words! 🙏🏻🎶

[@charmainestampley5321]

That's how you rock a base you got to stand up

[@lorriet2922]

@@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.

[@lorriet2922]

@@WDRBIGBAND The pleasure was mine.

[@JMichellesSpot]

That’s Will Lee, one of the best to ever do it🤎💕

[@jackman435]

What a magnificant tribute to the architect of Soul Music...

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Thank you very much for watchin our tribute...

[@crystalharris-thomas1939]

This tribute brings tears to my eyes. Black people listen to the message.❤❤❤ Stand strong. RIH Mr. Mayfield!

[@MichaelHamilton-lh8pv]

I agree!!!

[@davidogbole2200]

We people who are darker than Blue, please listen to the message. Bless 🙏

[@revmd621]

Curtis was truly a wonderful musical genius!!

[@sherrymcclure1675]

YES!!!! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@SidRags-z3i]

Ledisi and Bilal gave an awesome tribute to Curtis Mayfield, Job well done B

[@WDRBIGBAND]

True, they did a great job!

[@rebeccajohnson8579]

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!

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Thank you for watching and sending us so kindful words!

[@ddelzin]

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 ❤❤❤👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@mozellephilpart1726]

Well said!❤

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Thank you for your kind words!👍🙌

[@barbarabeasley364]

Where was this concert

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Hi @barbarabeasley364! It took place in Cologne Philharmony in Germany in the end of September 2023.

[@edithmoss9240]

Wow, wish I could hear this amazing concert in person. Many applauses to Ledisi & Bilal and the magnificent MDR orchestra. ❤❤️💯

[@thurgooddukes7381]

Brother Mayfield sitting in the clouds really enjoying this!! Salute!!😊❤

[@WDRBIGBAND]

😊

[@Itgyrl909]

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!!

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Thank you for your kind words!

[@MaxwellMomoh-ot5mc]

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… 👍🏼

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Creativity comes from deep within in moments of highest awareness. Curtis lived that!

[@Iamthatgirl59]

Yasssass!!!

[@narvelancoleman8597]

It is definitely a gift from God Almighty!🙏❤️👍🙌👏

[@WarrenHolly]

Shhhh! The times was legendary. Period!🙏🏾😎

[@WDRBIGBAND]

👍

[@nikkigivens1591]

How wonderful for them to honor the great Curtis Mayfield!!!!!!!❤❤❤

[@WDRBIGBAND]

👍

[@barbarabuie3800]

Yes Amazing ❤❤❤

[@climerrennie]

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.

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Thank your for watching and commenting! 🙏🏻

[@thepatshowonwp]

CAN WE GIVE SOME LOVE TO THE DRUMMER?❤🔥

[@JTonthedrums]

Please and Thank You!🤗

[@thepatshowonwp]

@@JTonthedrums you're welcome!😘

[@ldtownes9936]

Everybody...!!!

[@JTonthedrums]

@@ldtownes9936Nope. I’m being selfish… but for only about 60secs. 😬

[@Fellec01]

He’s GREAT!!!

[@mozellephilpart1726]

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!❤

[@Fellec01]

Amen!’n

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Thank you for your kind words. 🙏🏻♥️🙏🏻🎶

[@sedd1938]

You got that right - music is a language ❤

[@sedd1938]

Awesome- you've bought a smile on my face to a gloomy day as I'm still morning the loss of my sister

[@WDRBIGBAND]

😊🎶♥️🎶

[@patriciadavis2545]

I’ve been listening to Curtis since the 70’s. Never stopped! Love his funkness!👏🏽⭐️🎷🎹🎤

[@sherricason1548]

Chicago’s Finest! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@santinasantina2177]

👩🏻💭"I just feel like up voting your comment".​@@sherricason1548

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Thank you! Keep dancing!

[@Andre-wf8cb]

HE is so ,so real

[@theamazingworship111]

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

[@LisaLisa-qo8gt]

God bless you!

[@herintuion88]

Amen

[@WDRBIGBAND]

🙏🏻

[@sirpoppinchuck]

🙏🙏🙏🙏🔥

[@theamazingworship111]

@@LisaLisa-qo8gt Amen 🙏 Thank you JESUS 🛐 May God bless you all the days of your life. 🎉

[@simshill295]

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.

[@WDRBIGBAND]

👍🎶😊

[@sherryh1460]

WOW such an AWESOME tribute to Mr. Curtis Mayfield!!!!❤❤💯💯

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Thank you!

[@nr30199]

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

[@taydatay8571]

Music puts me in my mood for the day I always start with a great song in the morning

[@WDRBIGBAND]

😉😊👍

[@WDRBIGBAND]

@taydatay8571: that is the best way to live 👍

[@WDRBIGBAND]

@taydatay8571: that is a good practice to start the day! 👍

[@AntonioAlmeida-yr9rp]

What a Beautiful tribute to a man (Curtis Mayfield) who most definitely deserves it!!! RIP Mr. Curtis Mayfield🙏✊🙏

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Thank you very much!

[@WandaCrawford-rk4px]

Greetings all I watched the tribute & it was FANTASTIC ❤❤❤ TY

[@WDRBIGBAND]

@WandaCrawford-rk4px - Thank you!

[@WandaCrawford-rk4px]

@WDRBIGBAND UW

[@lnapjr76]

Sometimes, the KZbin 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.

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Thank you for your kind words!

[@druscillawalker4960]

2024 and still sounding. Real Good!!!!

[@Benyamin_Eliyahu.]

What you said!!

[@yourpersonalshopper4988]

Right?!?!?! I don't know how this found me but it made my WEEK!!!

[@lnapjr76]

@@yourpersonalshopper4988 That's exactly how I felt.

[@Shearlea]

Shout out to Vince Mendoza..you are the BEST!

[@WDRBIGBAND]

🙌

[@gwopin1]

Bilal Oliver is the most underrated artist of the last 20 years he's done so much for so many artist

[@WDRBIGBAND]

👍

[@deniseandrews113]

Sad to admit, this is my intro to his music. But I'm on board now. He's awesome!

[@s.c7903]

Really!? Catch up and enjoy,he does not disappoint ​@@deniseandrews113

[@Candyland83]

Facts!!!! He needs his flowers

[@Candyland83]

​@@deniseandrews113welcome! 😊

[@Nipsy06]

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!!!❤

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Thank youuuuuu!

[@DoYou-ec4fl]

Ledisi is a real one! "The Makings of You"....Oh my.

[@francinehawkins6957]

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!!!

[@WDRBIGBAND]

@francinehawkins6957: Thank you very much for your kind words!

[@benitalewis381]

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.

[@drumz47]

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.

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Thank you for your kind words.

[@wilfredolopez8600]

I agree it was flawless and very emotional.❤

[@ptoll8270]

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.

[@johncunningham1797]

FACTS

[@WDRBIGBAND]

@wilfredolopez8600: Thank you 🙏

[@deborahjohnson5576]

Beautiful music! Ledisi, Bilal, band,and the orchestra is truly amazing! Curtis Mayfield was one the best musical artists ever!

[@WDRBIGBAND]

True and thank you for watching the concert!

[@cedricwatlington1684]

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.

[@ValeriePhillips-lp3mx]

Legendary Gil Scott Heron, he's top on my weekend playlist

[@d.mclovin7727]

I wasn't blessed to grow up with this music but loving the vibe of the ban. This is powerful!

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Thank you!

[@scrubsnallmonicaneal8682]

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.

[@obedirect5491]

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.

[@hartubmoses6645]

Same here!

[@bridgetland]

Yes, that's all it took was 1 minute and I was hooked for the rest of the concert. 🎉

[@WDRBIGBAND]

@bridgetland - 👍♥️

[@IAMAkilah]

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 🥰

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Thank you very much!

[@elizabethhill8184]

This beautiful my sister and brother celebrating the real music of one of the greats curtis mayfield sounds so good

[@WDRBIGBAND]

👍

[@reneegraves2756]

The most profound!!

[@larakitko5139]

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!! ❤

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Thank you for coming back even several times! 🙏🏻😊

[@DorisAcheampong-sv7qj]

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 ❤❤❤

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Thank you for your kind words, Doris!

[@juanitawilliams6631]

Me too ! Having a ball watching this tribute !

[@karenmarks1997]

Yes, Yes

[@denisehenry3427]

I feel you ❤

[@LarryMcclain-ev6ty]

I love this kind of music from dj larrylove

[@chrissaunders4162]

What a honor to a musical genius Curtis Mayfield! Soundtrack of real Soul music! This is one for the ages! Bravo to everyone!!❤

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Thank you for your kind words!

[@deborahcooper7545]

​@@WDRBIGBANDThose kind words ain't nothing but THE TRUTH!

[@WDRBIGBAND]

🙏🏻

[@brendalampley4215]

This was Amazing! What an awesome tribute to the Iconic Legendary Mr. Curtis Mayfield…Thanks to you all!!! ✌🏾❣️

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Thank you for watching...

[@barbaraajohnson-davis7588]

Absolutely awesome. What a magnificent tribute to Mr. MAYFIELD❤ Our people, please listen to his many messages 💞

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Curtis' music and messages will last forever...

[@barbaraajohnson-davis7588]

@@WDRBIGBAND indeed it will bless thousands more💞

[@patscott1965]

I got this message back in the 70's. Gives me chills and pride whenever I hear We a winner!

[@WDRBIGBAND]

@patscott1965 That sounds great to us!

[@risaisrael4516]

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. ❤

[@karenmarks1997]

Socially conscious Brotha and his music reflected much of it

[@kazakah1]

Yes he was.. He was the reason that I am a recording artist today.. My Miastro.

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Thank you for your kind words.

[@WDRBIGBAND]

👍

[@nitaingram558]

Love it

[@Kamau2012]

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.

[@WDRBIGBAND]

thank you very much.

[@sknmwms6516]

❤🖤💚💯🔥👑🎼🎵🎶🎙🎹🎛🎤🎧📻🎷🪗🪈🎹🎺🎻🪕🪘🪘🪇🪈REST IN POWER CURTIS MAYFIELD WE WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU AND LEGACY!🎸

[@WDRBIGBAND]

@sknmwms6516! 👍

[@burbankluther9766]

So happy to have Chicago's very own Curtis Mayfield represented so well! Thanks!

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Thank you for watching us!

[@kevinthomas522]

I second that sentiment....well represented. I loved it.. ❤️

[@WDRBIGBAND]

♥️👍

[@rijiinmurad8968]

Dynamite! I am glad I had the opportunity to listen to this wonderful production.

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Thank you very much!

[@annettedavis5183]

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.❤

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Thank you very much!

[@MichaelLewisColeSrCole]

This was truly sensational truly sensational

[@MichaelLewisColeSrCole]

Thank you so much. To the people who was responsible for putting this concert together thank you so much.

[@WDRBIGBAND]

👍

[@freebluebutterfly6583]

This is incredibly beautiful. CURTIS was one 1 in a billion. R.I.P... Your music always lifted my spirit.

[@WDRBIGBAND]

👍

[@shanequaaustin8908]

I never heard this song by Curtis but it touched my heart definitely adding this to my playlist.

[@QueenElixir]

me too🔥👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@Bumbling2bee]

Awesome concert. Ledesi; Bilal and the orchestra!!! Wow, just wow.

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Thank you.

[@gregflakus66]

Loved we the people.thanks so.much for allowing this to be shared. The concert

[@WDRBIGBAND]

👍🎶

[@delilah1242]

Ledis and Balal rocked this concert. The orchestra and director were outstanding. I have shared this with family and friends. These songs brought back so many memories Thank you so much. 😊❤

[@WDRBIGBAND]

👍

[@LorenzoStephens-oq3hi]

Awesome

[@annclark8526]

YESSSSSSSSSS..THIS WHOLE THANG IS SIMPLY WONDERFUL!! MR. CURTIS MAYFIELD HAS 2 B SMILIN DWN ON THIS..OMG!!!❤❤❤❤🥰🥰🥰🥰💗..WE ND THIS NOW N 4EVER 2 REMIND US, THE STRUGGLE GOES ON.👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿😘

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Thanks!

[@LorenzoStephens-oq3hi]

@@annclark8526 0

[@kaykayandmeekmeeksmusicpub9791]

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.

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Thank you for sharing your emotions with us!🙏🏻😊🎶

[@marlonking8830]

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. 💜💜💜💜💜

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Thank you for the great story! 👍🎶

[@WarrenHolly]

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. 👏🏾😎

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Those times will never come back...

[@bigbrowniii]

Everyone was outstanding in their own right, but that bass player was mind blowing 🤯 The best thing I’ve seen or heard in a long time!!! 💐 💐💐to everyone that was a part of this amazing production!!👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Yeah, Will Lee on bass, we were glad to have him in this project.

[@denisereese7614]

Its nothing like hearing a live band with the difference in harmony mingling together.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@WDRBIGBAND]

👍🎶♥️

[@MichaelSmith-es4nl]

This was a fantastic arrangement and tribute to Curtis Mayfield. I know he's smiling down and enjoying this tribute to him . He was a musical genius.

[@wilfredolopez8600]

I agree a beautifully executed , great tribute to Curtis Mayfield.The orquestra and singers ❤❤❤.

[@WDRBIGBAND]

@MichaelSmith-es4nl: Thank you very much for your kind words!

[@WDRBIGBAND]

@wilfredolopez8600: Thank you 🙏

[@karengordon666]

The world needed this.❤ Well Done. More please......

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Thank you for your kind words!

[@maundamartin59]

They ALL**" DESERVE*THE MONEY.

[@glynislouis7331]

Money?was All in love and respect.💜

[@karenfeagin2315]

Yes they do!❤

[@djruckus757]

This was the concert I didn’t know I needed to watch! Bilal & Ledisi complement each other and the band was 🔥🔥🔥. Job well done 👏🏾

[@WDRBIGBAND]

🙌🙌🙌

[@WarrenHolly]

This concert takes me back to the hippodrome theater my friends and I curtains go up Superfly. 😎🕺🏾👏🏾

[@WDRBIGBAND]

👍🎶

[@deshagreely4238]

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 ❤️🎼🎼🎶

[@WDRBIGBAND]

👍

[@angelaburton2085]

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.

[@WDRBIGBAND]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@DJBari24]

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?????"

[@WDRBIGBAND]

👍

[@TCB5495]

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!!😊❤

[@WDRBIGBAND]

🎶🎶🎶👍

[@claudiatate6386]

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❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Thank you for your story! And thank you for watching our tribute concert!

[@goldie260]

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,,,,,

[@WDRBIGBAND]

👍🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@davidogbole2200]

Shout out to the sound Engineers, wow. For a live show, this is even greater than most studio quality sounds. So clean and balanced.

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Thank you very much!

[@rbrn3099]

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.💕💕💕

[@freddie103]

AAAAAAaaA

[@WDRBIGBAND]

🙏🙏🙏

[@rainbowlove5391]

The Best Concert in Years!❤️🇺🇲🎼🎼

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Thank you for watching

[@ombudlady]

Excellent tribute to an extraordinary musician who also spoke the truth through his music. Ledisi is an awesome singer and her voice is exceptional.

[@WDRBIGBAND]

👍🎶

[@johncunningham1797]

FACTS

[@moragclark755]

I'm a 67 year old white, Scottish woman and I LOVE this ❤

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Great! Thank you for watching!

[@kimtomkins9361]

Loved it!! Ledesi & Bilal… Omg! To do a Curtis Mayfield Tribute just Wow! The whole Orchestra was awesome! Lawrd & the saxophonist, lead guitarist & Baseman👍🏽

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Thank you very much!

[@shanny7433]

I danced, I cried...the chills. I just want to thank the algorithms for introducing me to WDR Big Band this Saturday morning.

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Sometimes the algorithm does no harm 😉

[@wilfredolopez8600]

I reacted the same way , the orquestra and singers were flawless.❤😂

[@siphorasana8454]

I agree 💯. Well done 👍 and clear sound

[@WDRBIGBAND]

@wilfredolopez8600: Thank you very much!

[@WDRBIGBAND]

@siphorasana8454: 🙏🙏

[@jeanettemartin3950]

Many thanks to WDR Big Band and all involved. Such a wonderful and long overdue tribute to a music man of peace and love.

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Thank you for your kind words!

[@esthermuhammad5706]

This was one the best concerts I've ever heard ! Curtis Mayfield. would be so proud ! Thank you so much Bilal , Ledisi and this fantantic Orchestra !!!❤❤

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Thank you for your kind words!

[@karentid232]

I'm a 60's baby and this music is in my DNA. ❤❤❤❤ WE PEOPLE WHO ARE DARKER THAN BLUE.. Overdue . This tribute is timely but still overdue.

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Thanx for your kind comment!

[@isurvive8251]

TRUE !

[@mozellephilpart1726]

Yes, we the people who are darker than blue are so gifted and talented!❤

[@08094denise]

Whoa!!! Beautiful -Bilal is so underrated ❤ every musical artist on this was fabulous 😊

[@WDRBIGBAND]

👍♥️

[@AllBrightColors]

Underrated? I don’t think so. Just not as well known as he should be based on his gift. But he is HIGHLY rated by those who know!

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Hi @AllBrightColors - true!

[@SDTHATSMETV]

Who better than Ledisi and Bilal to sing! Absolutely amazing!!!! The big band🔥🔥🔥

[@J3unG]

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.

[@SDTHATSMETV]

I don't agree...she was very much present and did an amazing job!

[@radioqueenbee7008]

I disagree as well. She did a beautiful job.

[@theresadavis7604]

@@J3unGLedisi is a vocal phenomenon and I implore you to listen to more of her.

[@Nell_3]

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.

[@cynthiajewell5592]

Curtis Mayfield your music continues to speak to mankind. A great tribute to a musical genius whose music has and continues to transcend time. He would be so proud of the work you all performed of his music. So Beautiful and still soulful. God bless your soul Brother Curtis. 🙏🏽

[@WDRBIGBAND]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@estheretienne3106]

Truly magnificent! It would’ve been such a joy to see Curtis Mayfield marvel in this excellence if he was with us today! I was truly immersed and didn’t want it to end. Bravo to every single person involved in this production! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Thank you very much!

[@CleyesterThomas-fl1id]

Did with grace , excellent and class Great job all .

[@WDRBIGBAND]

🙌🙌🙌

[@Renee-ln9mp]

Curtis Mayfield… in my iTunes playlist. It’s so much going on now. We need to hear this kind of music in heavy rotation.

[@WarrenHolly]

I miss him so much 🙏🏾🤓 Have you seen T Pains concert,"On top of the covers"? He puts it down. That band is outta here.

[@phylliscollins1099]

Yessss!

[@superdude7459]

Amen to that 🙌🏽

[@joyceforce831]

@@WarrenHollyThank you. Saw your comment and watched the T Pain concert. Will watch again.

[@WarrenHolly]

@@joyceforce831 really? I hoped you would enjoy it. 👏🏾😄 That's awesome. If I run into other good concerts I'll let you know. If you are a music lover you may enjoy the black music archives channel. They go in depth with some of our best voices. Enjoy ✌🏾

[@salliemae9284]

Thank you WDR Big band channel For posting this amazing tribute . AMAZING SINGERS LEDISI AND BILAL, AMAZING MUSIC , AMAZING MUSICIANS !!!!!!Thank you Premium KZbin channel for putting this on my face .

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Thank you for watching us and giving us such kind words!

[@IAmAlmightyGod]

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.

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Thank you very much!

[@JuwanBernard]

Can't believe my ears! Pure Excellence! Thank you. Mr. Curtis Mayfield and all who participated in this well deserved Tribute.❤❤❤

[@WDRBIGBAND]

👍

[@CreativeSoulTV]

Bravo to the amazing Band, Orchestra, Camera & Lighting Crew, Sound Engineer, Vince Mendoza, Ledisi, and Bilal for this wonderful concert and tribute to the Great music of Curtis Mayfield. I was a young kid in the 70's and enjoyed his music and this tribute brought tears to my eyes because it was so good, I'm sure Mr. Mayfield and his family would agree. Thank you all for making my day with your talents!

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Thank you for watching and sharing your emotions with us!🙏🏻🎶🙏🏻

[@jakkiford3070]

BRILLIANT MUSICAL ENSEMBLE!!! LOVED EVERY MINUTE! A 10 year wait proved WORTH IT!!! SO MASTERFUL! THEY REALLY MADE THE MAGIC!! CURTIS IS APPLAUDING FROM HEAVEN!! 😎👍🏼🎉🎵❤️🙏⭐️THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!! 💋💋💋💋💋💋

[@WDRBIGBAND]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻