Listening B(l)ack Media Series with King Sophia
Schedule
Thu Jun 06 2024 at 05:00 pm to 07:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
4750 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI, United States, Michigan 48201 | Detroit, MI
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At Hannan Center in the Lower Level Black Box Theater:05/02/2024: The Brothers Adderly - Music & Film
06/06/2024: Curtis Mayfield - Music & Film - 'Sparkle'
June 6 |Time: 5 – 7PM | Location: Hannan Center Black Box Theater – Lower-Level |Cost: $15
The focal point of this event will be the powerful composer and musician Curtis Mayfield and the now-cult classic film, Sparkle, for which he composed the soundtrack. The lecture will of course include a comprehensive account of his life’s story and the wide-reaching impact he had on the musical scene and the world as a whole. In particular, this conversation will highlight Mayfield’s prominence as a musical activist, as many pieces from his vast array of robust works are considered to be incredibly important contributions to the ongoing fight for freedom. There will be live performances of some of these songs throughout the lecture. The feature film for this episode is a rags-to-riches musical drama about the trials and tribulations faced by an all-Black girl group as they attempt to work their way to success. The movie became quite well-loved, especially because of the way it portrays the effects of Harlem’s social and musical culture around the world. Mayfield’s soundtrack perfectly underscores both the gravitas and poetic nature of the film.
07/11/2024: Roberta Flack - Music & Film - 'Compared to What'
08/1/2024: Billy Strayhorn - Music & Film - 'Lush Life'
09/12/2024: Quincy Jones - Music & Film - 'The Wiz'
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Where is it happening?
4750 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI, United States, Michigan 48201Event Location & Nearby Stays:
