Ledisi & Bilal - A Tribute To Curtis Mayfield

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

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Ledisi (vocals) and Bilal (vocals) interpret the music of Curtis Mayfield with the WDR BIG BAND and the WDR FUNKHAUSORCHESTER. Composer in Residence Vince Mendoza (arranger) is leading this concert, which also features guest musicians Mike Scott (electric guitar), Will Lee (electric bass), Jason "JT" Thomas (drums) and Rhani Krija (percussion). Produced live "A Tribute To Curtis Mayfield" at the Kölner Philharmonie (September 2023).
00:00:00 We’re A Winner
00:08:45 Little Child Runnin’ Wild
00:17:23 Beautiful Brother of Mine
00:25:25 We The People Who Are Darker Than Blue
00:31:31 Keep On Keeping On
00:38:15 Superfly
00:43:05 People Get Ready
00:47:46 Freddie’s Dead
00:54:00 Future Shock
01:01:00 Now You’re Gone
01:09:01 The Other Side of Town
01:15:41 The Makings Of You
01:20:51 So In Love
01:29:38 Move On Up
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@joewhitfield6316 5 ай бұрын

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 5 ай бұрын

I agree! Wow!!! What a gift this is….

@georgiagirl8059 5 ай бұрын

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

@joewhitfield6316 5 ай бұрын

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

@sylvesterinfl 5 ай бұрын

🙏

@DJUindamix 5 ай бұрын

Everybody is glorious. Mike Scott is McNasty! 🎸

@PutumaGqamana 5 ай бұрын

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 5 ай бұрын

Absolutely true! Emotional journey 🙌🏾

@WDRBIGBAND 5 ай бұрын

😊👍

@James-sq8jx 5 ай бұрын

Is this for the Curtis Mayfield movie

@boywill4374 5 ай бұрын

Crazy man out of sight I dig it

@daviegriffin3539 5 ай бұрын

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

@theamazingworship111 Ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

God bless you!

@herintuion88 3 күн бұрын

Amen

@IAmAlmightyGod 4 ай бұрын

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 3 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

@veronicamartin7254 5 ай бұрын

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

@WDRBIGBAND 5 ай бұрын

Thank you! 🙌♥️

@yahneyoung5505 5 ай бұрын

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👂🎤🎶🎵🎶🎼

@coolvisions4999 5 ай бұрын

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

@batk0427 5 ай бұрын

I couldn't agree more.👌🏽

@Fellec01 5 ай бұрын

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

@TheJazzSphere 5 ай бұрын

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 5 ай бұрын

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

@user-mw3qk7it5x 5 ай бұрын

❤@@WDRBIGBAND

@Andre-wf8cb 2 ай бұрын

@@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!

@DorisAcheampong-sv7qj 5 ай бұрын

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 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for your kind words, Doris!

@juanitawilliams6631 4 ай бұрын

Me too ! Having a ball watching this tribute !

@karenmarks1997 4 ай бұрын

Yes, Yes

@denisehenry3427 4 ай бұрын

I feel you ❤

@LarryMcclain-ev6ty 4 ай бұрын

I love this kind of music from dj larrylove

@drumz47 4 ай бұрын

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 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for your kind words.

@wilfredolopez8600 4 ай бұрын

I agree it was flawless and very emotional.❤

@ptoll8270 4 ай бұрын

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 3 ай бұрын

FACTS

@WDRBIGBAND 3 ай бұрын

@wilfredolopez8600: Thank you 🙏

@smithsays 5 ай бұрын

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 5 ай бұрын

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 4 ай бұрын

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 4 ай бұрын

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

@WarrenHolly 4 ай бұрын

@@smithsays 🤓🙏🏾

@WDRBIGBAND 4 ай бұрын

@smithsays: thank you for your kind words!

@EricOutler 5 ай бұрын

EXCELLENT Tribute to an under-appreciated legend!

@WDRBIGBAND 5 ай бұрын

🎶😎

@v.a.993 5 ай бұрын

Sadly and grossly under-appreciated.

@beyourself2444 5 ай бұрын

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 5 ай бұрын

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

@anthonytaylor7928 5 ай бұрын

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

@denisereese7614 4 ай бұрын

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

@WDRBIGBAND 4 ай бұрын

👍🎶♥️

@ombudlady 5 ай бұрын

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 3 ай бұрын

👍🎶

@johncunningham1797 3 ай бұрын

FACTS

@crystalharris-thomas1939 5 ай бұрын

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

@MichaelHamilton-lh8pv 4 ай бұрын

I agree!!!

@davidogbole2200 3 ай бұрын

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

@revmd621 2 ай бұрын

Curtis was truly a wonderful musical genius!!

@booksandstick5544 5 ай бұрын

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

@WDRBIGBAND 5 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@IHT.369 5 ай бұрын

@@WDRBIGBAND❤

@karentid232 5 ай бұрын

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 4 ай бұрын

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

@gwopin1 4 ай бұрын

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

@WDRBIGBAND 4 ай бұрын

👍

@deniseandrews113 4 ай бұрын

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

@s.c7903 Ай бұрын

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

@rbrn3099 4 ай бұрын

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 4 ай бұрын

AAAAAAaaA

@WDRBIGBAND 3 ай бұрын

🙏🙏🙏

@iamnottito 5 ай бұрын

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 5 ай бұрын

👍

@carmelagreen4527 5 ай бұрын

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 4 ай бұрын

👍

@lallen8131 4 ай бұрын

Amen!

@WDRBIGBAND 4 ай бұрын

🎶♥️

@unitabusby9745 5 ай бұрын

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 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching!

@beyourself2444 5 ай бұрын

True

@Nell_3 5 ай бұрын

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 5 ай бұрын

So well said!

@lyndeeboyland 5 ай бұрын

Just thought of him yesterday!! Magnificent artist!!

@barbaraajohnson-davis7588 3 ай бұрын

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

@WDRBIGBAND 3 ай бұрын

Curtis' music and messages will last forever...

@barbaraajohnson-davis7588 3 ай бұрын

@@WDRBIGBAND indeed it will bless thousands more💞

@rainbowlove5391 4 ай бұрын

The Best Concert in Years!❤️🇺🇲🎼🎼

@WDRBIGBAND 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching

@fross1203 5 ай бұрын

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 5 ай бұрын

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

@WDRBIGBAND 5 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@Seriyah7 5 ай бұрын

The coolest orchestra they are feeling the vibe!!!

@rebeccajohnson8579 5 ай бұрын

@@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 5 ай бұрын

True!😊🎶

@michaelhemphill8575 5 ай бұрын

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

@WDRBIGBAND 5 ай бұрын

🙌🙌🙌

@zrahrasul1143 5 ай бұрын

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

@kimtomkins9361 5 ай бұрын

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 3 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

@MichaelSmith-es4nl 4 ай бұрын

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 4 ай бұрын

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

@WDRBIGBAND 3 ай бұрын

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

@WDRBIGBAND 3 ай бұрын

@wilfredolopez8600: Thank you 🙏

@lorriet2922 5 ай бұрын

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 5 ай бұрын

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

@charmainestampley5321 4 ай бұрын

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

@lorriet2922 4 ай бұрын

@@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 4 ай бұрын

@@WDRBIGBAND The pleasure was mine.

@JMichellesSpot 4 ай бұрын

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

@lamielemcmillan76 5 ай бұрын

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

@WDRBIGBAND 5 ай бұрын

👍🎶

@wilfredolopez8600 4 ай бұрын

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

@electricviolin 4 ай бұрын

Yup! Props to the mix and sound engineers.

@doreenjohnson2884 4 ай бұрын

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 4 ай бұрын

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

@CreativeSoulTV 5 ай бұрын

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 5 ай бұрын

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

@donnat4650 5 ай бұрын

RIP CURTIS! This music 🎵 gives the world so much hope and encouragement, which is what we need in these times. His music is timeless!!! Can we acknowledge the guitarist dancing 🕺 every number! 😆 This has become my new found daily play!!!! Awesome group of musicians and vocalists!!!! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

@WDRBIGBAND 3 ай бұрын

Thank you very much for your kind words 🙏

@donnat4650 3 ай бұрын

@@WDRBIGBANDno problem, enjoyed the show!!!

@eduardovargas5747 2 ай бұрын

Qué maravilloso espectáculo, todos excelentes artistas, increíbles músicos, para homenajear a uno de los más grandes. Muchas gracias

@WDRBIGBAND 2 ай бұрын

@eduardovargas5747: Muchas gracias! 🙏🏻

@user-zc5gm2xc5e Ай бұрын

Yeah what a treat thanks to you tube for playing it for me with such excellent musicians and ledsi & Bilal were terrific and the audience who paid to see and hear it did not half get value for money there for sure yes and certainly the Bass player the driving force behind it all he was something else yes ??

@stylebykatb.5661 5 ай бұрын

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

@fantomasfanto8469 5 ай бұрын

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 5 ай бұрын

I said the same thing ❤️‍🔥💃🏾🫶🏿

@Fellec01 5 ай бұрын

Definitely a ‘COMPLETE VIBE!’

@knightfall79 4 ай бұрын

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 4 ай бұрын

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

@betterdays105 5 ай бұрын

Thank you to all involved! Curtis is smiling. ❤

@barbarabuie3800 5 ай бұрын

Yes he is 😊

@dorthy8586 5 ай бұрын

I love this concert aline joyce thank everyone for this

@vbalk9254 5 ай бұрын

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 4 ай бұрын

Hi @betterdays105: thank you for your kind words.

@WDRBIGBAND 4 ай бұрын

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

@reneeharrison643 5 ай бұрын

Beautiful rendition of Curtis Mayfield,His lyrics has meaning invested in the anthology of Curtis Mayfield....RIP!

@debracarr1137 4 ай бұрын

It couldnt have been don any better by ALL OF THESE MUSICIANS. GREAT JOB.

@WDRBIGBAND 4 ай бұрын

🙌🙌🙌

@MaxwellMomoh-ot5mc 5 ай бұрын

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 5 ай бұрын

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

@Iamthatgirl59 5 ай бұрын

Yasssass!!!

@narvelancoleman8597 5 ай бұрын

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

@WarrenHolly 5 ай бұрын

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

@WDRBIGBAND 4 ай бұрын

👍

@shamrocklotus7245 5 ай бұрын

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

@WDRBIGBAND 5 ай бұрын

👍

@Erschophone 4 ай бұрын

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.

@alexanderrichardson5929 3 ай бұрын

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 16 күн бұрын

Love it was off the chizain!

@alexanderrichardson5929 16 күн бұрын

@@mommiesgirltwo VOTE!

@ArleneWhiting 5 ай бұрын

Kudos to Ledisi, Bilal, and WDRBIGBAND!

@WDRBIGBAND 5 ай бұрын

👍

@angelajohns2853 5 ай бұрын

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

@emmacoleman7792 5 ай бұрын

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

@WarrenHolly 5 ай бұрын

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 4 ай бұрын

@angelajohns2853 -true...

@tammiedunbar6166 11 күн бұрын

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 10 күн бұрын

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

@yvonnebryan5741 5 ай бұрын

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 5 ай бұрын

🙏🏻

@taydatay8571 4 ай бұрын

Well stated

@itguru2037 4 ай бұрын

Same

@pchezzwallace8509 3 ай бұрын

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 3 ай бұрын

🙏🙏🙏

@kafimack9870 5 ай бұрын

❤WILL LEE! These Musicians are Exquisite!❤ Excellent choice of repetroir.. Thank You🙏🏾🎶

@WDRBIGBAND 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching!

@rbenitez6140 5 ай бұрын

LOVE EVERY MOMENT OF THE SINGING AND THE BIG BAND, PLUS THE CONDUCTOR ORCHESTRAL LEADER. MISS GREAT MUSIC ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤!!!!!!!!

@WDRBIGBAND 5 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

@johncunningham1797 3 ай бұрын

FACTS

@ddelzin 5 ай бұрын

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 5 ай бұрын

Well said!❤

@WDRBIGBAND 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for your kind words!👍🙌

@barbarabeasley364 5 ай бұрын

Where was this concert

@WDRBIGBAND 4 ай бұрын

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

@edithmoss9240 4 ай бұрын

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

@Itgyrl909 5 ай бұрын

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 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for your kind words!

@rob14roc 4 ай бұрын

This such a wonderful tribute to one of try greats... RIP Mr. Mayfield 🌹

@WDRBIGBAND 4 ай бұрын

👍

@lew708 5 ай бұрын

Thank you to all who participated and thanks for posting…Didn’t realize how much I needed this today until I started to listen.✌🏾🙏🏾🚀

@WDRBIGBAND 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for your kind words. All people in the world need such music...

@nikkigivens1591 5 ай бұрын

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

@WDRBIGBAND 5 ай бұрын

👍

@barbarabuie3800 5 ай бұрын

Yes Amazing ❤❤❤

@annettedavis5183 5 ай бұрын

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 5 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

@karengordon666 5 ай бұрын

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

@WDRBIGBAND 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for your kind words!

@ceceliariddick4202 5 ай бұрын

Curtis Mayfield was and will always be my favorite artist ❤They all did an amazing job in honoring him.

@WDRBIGBAND 3 ай бұрын

🎶🙏

@mozellephilpart1726 5 ай бұрын

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 5 ай бұрын

Amen!’n

@WDRBIGBAND 4 ай бұрын

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

@sedd1938 22 күн бұрын

You got that right - music is a language ❤

@sedd1938 22 күн бұрын

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

@WDRBIGBAND 13 күн бұрын

😊🎶♥️🎶

@user-tm6wk1jw8y 5 ай бұрын

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

@WDRBIGBAND 5 ай бұрын

True, they did a great job!

@rebeccajohnson8579 5 ай бұрын

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 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching and sending us so kindful words!

@superdude7459 4 ай бұрын

Curtis is one of favorite artist of all time. Such an Iconic person who was full of positive vibes and a good spirit to go along with his unmistakable voice. When I listen to his music I feel it deep down in my Soul. Thank you all for this magnificent tribute. 👏🏽

@WDRBIGBAND 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing your emotions with us! 👍🙏🏻

@superdude7459 3 ай бұрын

@@WDRBIGBAND My pleasure 👍🏾

@blackandgreene 5 ай бұрын

INCREDIBLE!!👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾Powerful performances! Everyone was on fire 🔥 Thank you for a brilliant offering to one of our superior talents. I know Curtis enjoyed that🙏🏾✨

@WDRBIGBAND 3 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

@nr30199 5 ай бұрын

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 4 ай бұрын

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

@WDRBIGBAND 4 ай бұрын

😉😊👍

@WDRBIGBAND 4 ай бұрын

@taydatay8571: that is the best way to live 👍

@WDRBIGBAND 4 ай бұрын

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

@IAMAkilah 5 ай бұрын

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 5 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

@billieaustin7842 4 ай бұрын

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 😊

@WDRBIGBAND 3 ай бұрын

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...

@PushThruJourney 5 ай бұрын

Great music always bring us together! Thank God for music!

@WDRBIGBAND 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching!

@chrissaunders4162 5 ай бұрын

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

@WDRBIGBAND 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for your kind words!

@deborahcooper7545 5 ай бұрын

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

@WDRBIGBAND 5 ай бұрын

🙏🏻

@Kamau2012 5 ай бұрын

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 5 ай бұрын

thank you very much.

@sknmwms6516 5 ай бұрын

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

@WDRBIGBAND 4 ай бұрын

@sknmwms6516! 👍

@leeleeb.6358 5 ай бұрын

I love Curtis Mayfield. A very good tribute. RIP CURTIS.We miss you and your musical talent.

@WDRBIGBAND 5 ай бұрын

👍😊

@gorabramyan 4 ай бұрын

0:05 - Gesang (Bilal) 8:43 - Little child runnin' wild (Ledisi) 17:24 - Beautiful brother of mine (Bilal) 25:25 - We people 🔥❤ (Ledisi) 31:30 - Keep on keeping on (Bilal) 38:14 - Superfly (Ledisi) 43:35 - People get better (together) 47:47 - Freddie's dead (Ledisi) 54:00 - Future shock (Bilal) 1:01:00 - Now you're gone (Ledisi) 1:09:00 - The other side of town (Bilal) 1:15:40 - The makings of you (Ledisi) 1:20:50 - So in love (Bilal) 1:27:37 - Move on up (together) 1:35:00 - Changing theme (music) 1:35:50 - We're winner

@user-xp6hn3zh7t 4 ай бұрын

thanks

@catherinewalker4732 4 ай бұрын

Real music thank God

@WDRBIGBAND 3 ай бұрын

🎶🎶

@sherryh1460 5 ай бұрын

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

@WDRBIGBAND 5 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@simshill295 5 ай бұрын

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 5 ай бұрын

👍🎶😊

@berthaford1779 5 ай бұрын

Such a beautiful dedication to Mr. Mayfield. A man that was clearly ahead of his time with his music. So in love is one of my all time favorites! Kudos to all involved with the his celebration!! Fantastic!!

@WDRBIGBAND 3 ай бұрын

🙏🙏🙏

@chrisdsmithnewcovenantente876 5 ай бұрын

OUTSTANDING ! ! !

@risaisrael4516 5 ай бұрын

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 5 ай бұрын

Socially conscious Brotha and his music reflected much of it

@kazakah1 5 ай бұрын

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

@WDRBIGBAND 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for your kind words.

@WDRBIGBAND 5 ай бұрын

👍

@nitaingram558 5 ай бұрын

Love it

@thepatshowonwp 5 ай бұрын

CAN WE GIVE SOME LOVE TO THE DRUMMER?❤🔥

@JTonthedrums 5 ай бұрын

Please and Thank You!🤗

@thepatshowonwp 5 ай бұрын

@@JTonthedrums you're welcome!😘

@ldtownes9936 5 ай бұрын

Everybody...!!!

@JTonthedrums 5 ай бұрын

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

@Fellec01 5 ай бұрын

He’s GREAT!!!

@patriciabrown1507 4 ай бұрын

Wow!!! Thanks for a wonderful concert. To Vince Mendoza, Bilial, Ledisi and all of the talented musicians you made my Friday night at home listening to great music enjoyable!!!

@juanitawilliams6631 4 ай бұрын

Beautiful 😊

@carmenvanhook5756 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for A Real Concert That is long over Due For Mr Mayfield Beautiful Needs to Be Put on National TV So many Pea

@carmenvanhook5756 4 ай бұрын

Pea

@carmenvanhook5756 4 ай бұрын

People all over the World Should be able to Enjoy This Master Peace!!!!

@helenesmith439 3 ай бұрын

🎶💞🎼🪘🎷🎺🎻🎸🎤🥃🥃🥃💃🕺😭🤩🥳did you check out the Orchestra on them strings 🎻🎻 on SUPER FLY GON HEAD YALL ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

@michaeldean9338 4 ай бұрын

WDR...One of the most delightful -- and progressive -- institutions in Contemporary music today...bar none.Thank you, Germany! Greetings, Peace and Love from Florida, U.S.A. ☮♥

@WDRBIGBAND 3 ай бұрын

Welcome to our channel and greetings to Florida!!!

@wilfredolopez8600 Ай бұрын

Agree they are the very best..

@michaeldean9338 Ай бұрын

@@WDRBIGBAND Thank you, friends ❤

@user-zr2ee6bn3f 5 ай бұрын

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

@WDRBIGBAND 5 ай бұрын

👍

@brendalampley4215 5 ай бұрын

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

@WDRBIGBAND 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching...

@Fellec01 5 ай бұрын

Percussionist!!! Awesome!!!

@WDRBIGBAND 4 ай бұрын

🎶👍

@tammygraham6852 3 ай бұрын

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

@WDRBIGBAND 3 ай бұрын

🙌❤😎

@patriciadavis2545 5 ай бұрын

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

@sherricason1548 5 ай бұрын

Chicago’s Finest! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

@santinasantina2177 5 ай бұрын

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

@WDRBIGBAND 4 ай бұрын

Thank you! Keep dancing!

@Andre-wf8cb 2 ай бұрын

HE is so ,so real

@freebluebutterfly6583 5 ай бұрын

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

@WDRBIGBAND 5 ай бұрын

👍

@shanequaaustin8908 5 ай бұрын

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

@sandramichelin6300 5 ай бұрын

This concert is past amazing. Brilliant performances ❤

@WDRBIGBAND 4 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

@jocelynraineyfml313 4 ай бұрын

A concert I didn’t know I need until now…Thank you

@WDRBIGBAND 3 ай бұрын

😊🎶

@burbankluther9766 5 ай бұрын

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

@WDRBIGBAND 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching us!

@kevinthomas522 5 ай бұрын

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

@WDRBIGBAND 5 ай бұрын

♥️👍

@deshagreely4238 5 ай бұрын

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 5 ай бұрын

👍

@adambrittlll2669 4 ай бұрын

The music and singing was amazing

@WDRBIGBAND 3 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@RoseGold718 5 ай бұрын

The Makings of You brings tears to my eyes. I’m so grateful I was born in the 70s where such beautiful music was born ❤

@lynettebeckles9842 3 ай бұрын

Yes! My favorite one❤ amazing!!!!

@WDRBIGBAND 3 ай бұрын

@RoseGold718: thank you very much!

@deborahjohnson5576 5 ай бұрын

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

@WDRBIGBAND 4 ай бұрын

True and thank you for watching the concert!

@elizabethhill8184 5 ай бұрын

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

@WDRBIGBAND 5 ай бұрын

👍

@reneegraves2756 Ай бұрын

The most profound!!

@moragclark755 2 ай бұрын

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

@WDRBIGBAND 2 ай бұрын

Great! Thank you for watching!

@JOYAINVA 4 ай бұрын

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!!!!

@WDRBIGBAND 3 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

@djruckus757 5 ай бұрын

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 5 ай бұрын

🙌🙌🙌

@WarrenHolly 5 ай бұрын

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

@WDRBIGBAND 4 ай бұрын

👍🎶

@Shearlea 5 ай бұрын

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

@WDRBIGBAND 5 ай бұрын

🙌

@genas.3536 4 ай бұрын

Absolutely Wonderful music ! Wonderful tribute !

@WDRBIGBAND 3 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

@climerrennie 4 ай бұрын

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 3 ай бұрын

Thank your for watching and commenting! 🙏🏻

@supagreenlion 5 ай бұрын

I always believed that Mr. Mayfield was a genius. Kudos to Ledisi, Bilal, and WDR Big Band for honoring him in such a masterful way.

@WDRBIGBAND 5 ай бұрын

...and WDR Funkhausorchestra and Vince Mendoza, who arranged Curtis' music:)

@myseville1976 3 ай бұрын

Yes SIR!! He was!!!

@calvinevans6347 3 ай бұрын

Curtis cared about us.

@helenesmith439 3 ай бұрын

Them Strings are humming YEEEES INDEED ❤❤❤😂😂😂🎉

@kaykayandmeekmeeksmusicpub9791 5 ай бұрын

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 5 ай бұрын

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

@dontwaittobegreat5808 4 ай бұрын

ABSOLUTE SALUTE TO BILAL!!! LEDISI IS ONE OF THOSE 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥VOICES!! I saw her in 2023 in DC and she blew me away in short fashion!! It didn’t take long to notice that her voice was just PURE QUALITY!!! I INSTANTLY CLICKED ON THIS LINK WHEN I SAW THAT SHE WAS COVERING THE GREAT AND MAGNIFICENT CURTIS MAYFIELD!!! PLAY BAND AND ORCHESTRA PLAY!! ABSOLUTE 🔥 YALL!!! THANK YOU ALL FOR THIS!

@WDRBIGBAND 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for your kind words!

@omowaleluthuli-allen4783 4 ай бұрын

Magnificent tour de force. Curtis did for soul and American music what Gershwin did for popular mysic😂❤

@omowaleluthuli-allen4783 4 ай бұрын

Unmatched arkestra

@omowaleluthuli-allen4783 4 ай бұрын

Ledisi and Bilal set a high bar..

@WDRBIGBAND 3 ай бұрын

🎶🙏

@demetriaroyals4893 5 ай бұрын

What a wonderful tribute to our ancestor! May his memory continue to be for a blessing.

@WDRBIGBAND 3 ай бұрын

🙏🙏🙏

@lnapjr76 5 ай бұрын

Sometimes, the KZfaq 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 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for your kind words!

@druscillawalker4960 4 ай бұрын

2024 and still sounding. Real Good!!!!

@Benyamin_Eliyahu. 4 ай бұрын

What you said!!

@yourpersonalshopper4988 3 ай бұрын

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

@lnapjr76 3 ай бұрын

@@yourpersonalshopper4988 That's exactly how I felt.

@marlonking8830 5 ай бұрын

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 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for the great story! 👍🎶

@WarrenHolly 5 ай бұрын

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 4 ай бұрын

Those times will never come back...

@renamorris9308 5 ай бұрын

The BEST!!

@wmcgill5980 5 ай бұрын

What a Honor to the great Curtis Mayfield, thank you

@WDRBIGBAND 3 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

@TCB5495 5 ай бұрын

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 5 ай бұрын

🎶🎶🎶👍

@obedirect5491 5 ай бұрын

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 5 ай бұрын

Same here!

@bridgetland 5 ай бұрын

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

@WDRBIGBAND 4 ай бұрын

@bridgetland - 👍♥️

@adrianherold2162 4 ай бұрын

This concert is phenomenal!!! I will enjoy it for a many times... Thanks to the greatful orchestra, the fantastic band and the excellent singers!!! A wonderful piece of music! Mr. Mendoza and all others, your work was worth it!❤‍🔥 I think i would never have leave the room again...😅

@WDRBIGBAND 3 ай бұрын

Thank you very much for your kind words!