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

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  • @veronicamartin7254
    @veronicamartin7254 ปีที่แล้ว +817

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

    • @WDRBIGBAND
      @WDRBIGBAND  ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Thank you! 🙌♥️

    • @yahneyoung5505
      @yahneyoung5505 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👂🎤🎶🎵🎶🎼

    • @coolvisions4999
      @coolvisions4999 ปีที่แล้ว +19

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

    • @batk0427
      @batk0427 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I couldn't agree more.👌🏽

    • @Fellec01
      @Fellec01 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      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
    @PutumaGqamana ปีที่แล้ว +825

    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
      @MrEK0070 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      Absolutely true! Emotional journey 🙌🏾

    • @WDRBIGBAND
      @WDRBIGBAND  ปีที่แล้ว +14

      😊👍

    • @James-sq8jx
      @James-sq8jx ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Is this for the Curtis Mayfield movie

    • @boywill4374
      @boywill4374 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Crazy man out of sight I dig it

    • @daviegriffin3539
      @daviegriffin3539 ปีที่แล้ว +7

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

  • @unitabusby9745
    @unitabusby9745 ปีที่แล้ว +453

    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
      @WDRBIGBAND  ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Thank you for watching!

    • @beyourself2444
      @beyourself2444 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      True

    • @Nell_3
      @Nell_3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      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
      @zrahrasul1143 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      So well said!

    • @lyndeeboyland
      @lyndeeboyland ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Just thought of him yesterday!! Magnificent artist!!

  • @alexanderrichardson5929
    @alexanderrichardson5929 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +77

    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
      @mommiesgirltwo 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Love it was off the chizain!

    • @alexanderrichardson5929
      @alexanderrichardson5929 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@mommiesgirltwo VOTE!

    • @j.parrish385
      @j.parrish385 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You betta Sang Ledisi ❤️❤️❤️❤️⚘️😎

    • @marionorr698
      @marionorr698 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      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
      @garyvanliew2689 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      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.

  • @tammygraham6852
    @tammygraham6852 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +54

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

    • @WDRBIGBAND
      @WDRBIGBAND  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      🙌❤😎

    • @raybooker9166
      @raybooker9166 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Love that music

  • @smithsays
    @smithsays ปีที่แล้ว +306

    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
      @WarrenHolly ปีที่แล้ว +7

      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
      @aProudOG ปีที่แล้ว +17

      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
      @smithsays ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

    • @WarrenHolly
      @WarrenHolly ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@smithsays 🤓🙏🏾

    • @WDRBIGBAND
      @WDRBIGBAND  ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @smithsays: thank you for your kind words!

  • @EricOutler
    @EricOutler ปีที่แล้ว +549

    EXCELLENT Tribute to an under-appreciated legend!

    • @WDRBIGBAND
      @WDRBIGBAND  ปีที่แล้ว +9

      🎶😎

    • @v.a.993
      @v.a.993 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Sadly and grossly under-appreciated.

    • @beyourself2444
      @beyourself2444 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      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
      @anthonytaylor7928 ปีที่แล้ว +7

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

    • @anthonytaylor7928
      @anthonytaylor7928 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

  • @inalevy3932
    @inalevy3932 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +21

    The Lead &. Bass guitarists we’re Magnificent

    • @marcovienna6031
      @marcovienna6031 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      the great Will Lee!!!

    • @WDRBIGBAND
      @WDRBIGBAND  3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @marcovienna6031! True!

  • @booksandstick5544
    @booksandstick5544 ปีที่แล้ว +433

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

    • @WDRBIGBAND
      @WDRBIGBAND  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Thank you!

    • @IHT.369
      @IHT.369 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@WDRBIGBAND❤

    • @karentid232
      @karentid232 ปีที่แล้ว

      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
      @sherrytalomerna4965 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @fross1203
    @fross1203 ปีที่แล้ว +362

    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
      @trumpateerstv ปีที่แล้ว +8

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

    • @WDRBIGBAND
      @WDRBIGBAND  ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Thank you!

    • @Seriyah7
      @Seriyah7 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      The coolest orchestra they are feeling the vibe!!!

    • @rebeccajohnson8579
      @rebeccajohnson8579 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @@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
      @WDRBIGBAND  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      True!😊🎶

  • @TheJazzSphere
    @TheJazzSphere ปีที่แล้ว +326

    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
      @WDRBIGBAND  ปีที่แล้ว +10

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

    • @ChristineMcklnley
      @ChristineMcklnley ปีที่แล้ว +4

      ❤​@@WDRBIGBAND

    • @Andre-wf8cb
      @Andre-wf8cb 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@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!

  • @guitarplayer8627
    @guitarplayer8627 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +28

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

    • @WDRBIGBAND
      @WDRBIGBAND  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you!

    • @Karla-j1l
      @Karla-j1l หลายเดือนก่อน

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

    • @WDRBIGBAND
      @WDRBIGBAND  29 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you, Karla-j1

  • @iamnottito
    @iamnottito ปีที่แล้ว +245

    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
      @WDRBIGBAND  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      👍

    • @carmelagreen4527
      @carmelagreen4527 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      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
      @WDRBIGBAND  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      👍

    • @lallen8131
      @lallen8131 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Amen!

    • @WDRBIGBAND
      @WDRBIGBAND  ปีที่แล้ว

      🎶♥️

  • @michaelhemphill8575
    @michaelhemphill8575 ปีที่แล้ว +157

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

    • @WDRBIGBAND
      @WDRBIGBAND  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      🙌🙌🙌

    • @zrahrasul1143
      @zrahrasul1143 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @joewhitfield6316
    @joewhitfield6316 ปีที่แล้ว +1557

    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
      @conscientiousobserver7444 ปีที่แล้ว +78

      I agree! Wow!!! What a gift this is….

    • @georgiagirl8059
      @georgiagirl8059 ปีที่แล้ว +35

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

    • @joewhitfield6316
      @joewhitfield6316 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @sylvesterinfl
      @sylvesterinfl ปีที่แล้ว +11

      🙏

    • @DJUindamix
      @DJUindamix ปีที่แล้ว +40

      Everybody is glorious. Mike Scott is McNasty! 🎸

  • @jackman435
    @jackman435 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

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

    • @WDRBIGBAND
      @WDRBIGBAND  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you very much for watchin our tribute...

  • @yvonnebryan5741
    @yvonnebryan5741 ปีที่แล้ว +170

    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
      @WDRBIGBAND  ปีที่แล้ว

      🙏🏻

    • @taydatay8571
      @taydatay8571 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Well stated

    • @itguru2037
      @itguru2037 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same

    • @pchezzwallace8509
      @pchezzwallace8509 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      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
      @WDRBIGBAND  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      🙏🙏🙏

  • @angelajohns2853
    @angelajohns2853 ปีที่แล้ว +129

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

    • @emmacoleman7792
      @emmacoleman7792 ปีที่แล้ว +6

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

    • @WarrenHolly
      @WarrenHolly ปีที่แล้ว +2

      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
      @WDRBIGBAND  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @angelajohns2853 -true...

    • @tammiedunbar6166
      @tammiedunbar6166 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      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
      @WDRBIGBAND  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

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

  • @lorriet2922
    @lorriet2922 ปีที่แล้ว +255

    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
      @WDRBIGBAND  ปีที่แล้ว +7

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

    • @charmainestampley5321
      @charmainestampley5321 ปีที่แล้ว +12

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

    • @lorriet2922
      @lorriet2922 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@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
      @lorriet2922 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@WDRBIGBAND The pleasure was mine.

    • @JMichellesSpot
      @JMichellesSpot ปีที่แล้ว +16

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

  • @janiceworsham
    @janiceworsham 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    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
      @WDRBIGBAND  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you, Janice, for your kind words!

  • @lamielemcmillan76
    @lamielemcmillan76 ปีที่แล้ว +266

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

    • @WDRBIGBAND
      @WDRBIGBAND  ปีที่แล้ว +6

      👍🎶

    • @wilfredolopez8600
      @wilfredolopez8600 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

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

    • @electricviolin
      @electricviolin 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      Yup! Props to the mix and sound engineers.

    • @doreenjohnson2884
      @doreenjohnson2884 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      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
      @WDRBIGBAND  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

  • @crystalharris-thomas1939
    @crystalharris-thomas1939 ปีที่แล้ว +215

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

    • @MichaelHamilton-lh8pv
      @MichaelHamilton-lh8pv 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      I agree!!!

    • @davidogbole2200
      @davidogbole2200 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

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

    • @revmd621
      @revmd621 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Curtis was truly a wonderful musical genius!!

    • @sherrymcclure1675
      @sherrymcclure1675 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      YES!!!! ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @stylebykatb.5661
    @stylebykatb.5661 ปีที่แล้ว +324

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

    • @fantomasfanto8469
      @fantomasfanto8469 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      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
      @Adora-bl7xq ปีที่แล้ว +10

      I said the same thing ❤️‍🔥💃🏾🫶🏿

    • @Fellec01
      @Fellec01 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Definitely a ‘COMPLETE VIBE!’

    • @knightfall79
      @knightfall79 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      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
      @jessegibson7734 ปีที่แล้ว +8

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

  • @climerrennie
    @climerrennie 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +27

    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
      @WDRBIGBAND  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank your for watching and commenting! 🙏🏻

  • @shamrocklotus7245
    @shamrocklotus7245 ปีที่แล้ว +154

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

    • @WDRBIGBAND
      @WDRBIGBAND  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      👍

    • @Erschophone
      @Erschophone ปีที่แล้ว +2

      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.

  • @betterdays105
    @betterdays105 ปีที่แล้ว +139

    Thank you to all involved!
    Curtis is smiling. ❤

    • @barbarabuie3800
      @barbarabuie3800 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes he is 😊

    • @dorthy8586
      @dorthy8586 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I love this concert aline joyce thank everyone for this

    • @vbalk9254
      @vbalk9254 ปีที่แล้ว

      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
      @WDRBIGBAND  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi @betterdays105: thank you for your kind words.

    • @WDRBIGBAND
      @WDRBIGBAND  ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @ddelzin
    @ddelzin ปีที่แล้ว +189

    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
      @mozellephilpart1726 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Well said!❤

    • @WDRBIGBAND
      @WDRBIGBAND  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thank you for your kind words!👍🙌

    • @barbarabeasley364
      @barbarabeasley364 ปีที่แล้ว

      Where was this concert

    • @WDRBIGBAND
      @WDRBIGBAND  ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @edithmoss9240
      @edithmoss9240 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @Nipsy06
    @Nipsy06 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    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
      @WDRBIGBAND  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank youuuuuu!

  • @gwopin1
    @gwopin1 ปีที่แล้ว +64

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

    • @WDRBIGBAND
      @WDRBIGBAND  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      👍

    • @deniseandrews113
      @deniseandrews113 ปีที่แล้ว +7

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

    • @s.c7903
      @s.c7903 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

    • @Candyland83
      @Candyland83 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Facts!!!! He needs his flowers

    • @Candyland83
      @Candyland83 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      ​@@deniseandrews113welcome! 😊

  • @Itgyrl909
    @Itgyrl909 ปีที่แล้ว +113

    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
      @WDRBIGBAND  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you for your kind words!

  • @MaxwellMomoh-ot5mc
    @MaxwellMomoh-ot5mc ปีที่แล้ว +154

    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
      @WDRBIGBAND  ปีที่แล้ว +9

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

    • @Iamthatgirl59
      @Iamthatgirl59 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yasssass!!!

    • @narvelancoleman8597
      @narvelancoleman8597 ปีที่แล้ว +8

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

    • @WarrenHolly
      @WarrenHolly ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

    • @WDRBIGBAND
      @WDRBIGBAND  ปีที่แล้ว

      👍

  • @barbaraajohnson-davis7588
    @barbaraajohnson-davis7588 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +38

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

    • @WDRBIGBAND
      @WDRBIGBAND  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Curtis' music and messages will last forever...

    • @barbaraajohnson-davis7588
      @barbaraajohnson-davis7588 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@WDRBIGBAND indeed it will bless thousands more💞

    • @patscott1965
      @patscott1965 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

    • @WDRBIGBAND
      @WDRBIGBAND  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @patscott1965 That sounds great to us!

  • @mozellephilpart1726
    @mozellephilpart1726 ปีที่แล้ว +130

    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
      @Fellec01 ปีที่แล้ว

      Amen!’n

    • @WDRBIGBAND
      @WDRBIGBAND  ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

    • @sedd1938
      @sedd1938 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You got that right - music is a language ❤

    • @sedd1938
      @sedd1938 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

    • @WDRBIGBAND
      @WDRBIGBAND  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      😊🎶♥️🎶

  • @patriciadavis2545
    @patriciadavis2545 ปีที่แล้ว +60

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

    • @sherricason1548
      @sherricason1548 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Chicago’s Finest! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

    • @santinasantina2177
      @santinasantina2177 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @WDRBIGBAND
      @WDRBIGBAND  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you! Keep dancing!

    • @Andre-wf8cb
      @Andre-wf8cb 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      HE is so ,so real

  • @SidRags-z3i
    @SidRags-z3i ปีที่แล้ว +133

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

    • @WDRBIGBAND
      @WDRBIGBAND  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      True, they did a great job!

    • @rebeccajohnson8579
      @rebeccajohnson8579 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      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
      @WDRBIGBAND  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you for watching and sending us so kindful words!

  • @thurgooddukes7381
    @thurgooddukes7381 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

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

    • @WDRBIGBAND
      @WDRBIGBAND  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      😊

  • @nr30199
    @nr30199 ปีที่แล้ว +84

    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
      @taydatay8571 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

    • @WDRBIGBAND
      @WDRBIGBAND  ปีที่แล้ว

      😉😊👍

    • @WDRBIGBAND
      @WDRBIGBAND  ปีที่แล้ว

      @taydatay8571: that is the best way to live 👍

    • @WDRBIGBAND
      @WDRBIGBAND  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @drumz47
    @drumz47 ปีที่แล้ว +171

    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
      @WDRBIGBAND  ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Thank you for your kind words.

    • @wilfredolopez8600
      @wilfredolopez8600 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      I agree it was flawless and very emotional.❤

    • @ptoll8270
      @ptoll8270 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      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
      @johncunningham1797 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      FACTS

    • @WDRBIGBAND
      @WDRBIGBAND  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @wilfredolopez8600: Thank you 🙏

  • @simshill295
    @simshill295 ปีที่แล้ว +139

    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.

  • @theamazingworship111
    @theamazingworship111 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +116

    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
      @LisaLisa-qo8gt 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      God bless you!

    • @herintuion88
      @herintuion88 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Amen

    • @WDRBIGBAND
      @WDRBIGBAND  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      🙏🏻

    • @sirpoppinchuck
      @sirpoppinchuck 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      🙏🙏🙏🙏🔥

    • @theamazingworship111
      @theamazingworship111 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @nikkigivens1591
    @nikkigivens1591 ปีที่แล้ว +109

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

  • @obedirect5491
    @obedirect5491 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    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
      @hartubmoses6645 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same here!

    • @bridgetland
      @bridgetland ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

    • @WDRBIGBAND
      @WDRBIGBAND  ปีที่แล้ว

      @bridgetland - 👍♥️

  • @risaisrael4516
    @risaisrael4516 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    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
      @karenmarks1997 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Socially conscious Brotha and his music reflected much of it

    • @kazakah1
      @kazakah1 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

    • @WDRBIGBAND
      @WDRBIGBAND  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you for your kind words.

    • @WDRBIGBAND
      @WDRBIGBAND  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      👍

    • @nitaingram558
      @nitaingram558 ปีที่แล้ว

      Love it

  • @rijiinmurad8968
    @rijiinmurad8968 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

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

    • @WDRBIGBAND
      @WDRBIGBAND  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you very much!

  • @sherryh1460
    @sherryh1460 ปีที่แล้ว +100

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

  • @deborahjohnson5576
    @deborahjohnson5576 ปีที่แล้ว +59

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

    • @WDRBIGBAND
      @WDRBIGBAND  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      True and thank you for watching the concert!

  • @IAMAkilah
    @IAMAkilah ปีที่แล้ว +91

    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
      @WDRBIGBAND  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thank you very much!

  • @cedricwatlington1684
    @cedricwatlington1684 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +24

    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
      @ValeriePhillips-lp3mx 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

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

    • @d.mclovin7727
      @d.mclovin7727 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

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

    • @WDRBIGBAND
      @WDRBIGBAND  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you!

    • @scrubsnallmonicaneal8682
      @scrubsnallmonicaneal8682 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      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.

  • @DoYou-ec4fl
    @DoYou-ec4fl ปีที่แล้ว +48

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

    • @francinehawkins6957
      @francinehawkins6957 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      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
      @WDRBIGBAND  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

    • @benitalewis381
      @benitalewis381 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      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.

  • @elizabethhill8184
    @elizabethhill8184 ปีที่แล้ว +70

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

  • @annettedavis5183
    @annettedavis5183 ปีที่แล้ว +86

    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
      @WDRBIGBAND  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thank you very much!

    • @MichaelLewisColeSrCole
      @MichaelLewisColeSrCole 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      This was truly sensational truly sensational

    • @MichaelLewisColeSrCole
      @MichaelLewisColeSrCole 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

    • @WDRBIGBAND
      @WDRBIGBAND  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      👍

  • @larakitko5139
    @larakitko5139 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +24

    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
      @WDRBIGBAND  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

  • @Kamau2012
    @Kamau2012 ปีที่แล้ว +76

    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
      @WDRBIGBAND  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      thank you very much.

    • @sknmwms6516
      @sknmwms6516 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @WDRBIGBAND
      @WDRBIGBAND  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @sknmwms6516! 👍

  • @Shearlea
    @Shearlea ปีที่แล้ว +59

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

  • @freebluebutterfly6583
    @freebluebutterfly6583 ปีที่แล้ว +51

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

    • @WDRBIGBAND
      @WDRBIGBAND  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      👍

    • @shanequaaustin8908
      @shanequaaustin8908 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @QueenElixir
      @QueenElixir 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      me too🔥👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

  • @bigbrowniii
    @bigbrowniii 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    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
      @WDRBIGBAND  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @DorisAcheampong-sv7qj
    @DorisAcheampong-sv7qj ปีที่แล้ว +174

    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
      @WDRBIGBAND  ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Thank you for your kind words, Doris!

    • @juanitawilliams6631
      @juanitawilliams6631 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Me too ! Having a ball watching this tribute !

    • @karenmarks1997
      @karenmarks1997 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      Yes, Yes

    • @denisehenry3427
      @denisehenry3427 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      I feel you ❤

    • @LarryMcclain-ev6ty
      @LarryMcclain-ev6ty 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I love this kind of music from dj larrylove

  • @lnapjr76
    @lnapjr76 ปีที่แล้ว +137

    Sometimes, the TH-cam 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
      @WDRBIGBAND  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thank you for your kind words!

    • @druscillawalker4960
      @druscillawalker4960 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      2024 and still sounding.
      Real Good!!!!

    • @Benyamin_Eliyahu.
      @Benyamin_Eliyahu. 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      What you said!!

    • @yourpersonalshopper4988
      @yourpersonalshopper4988 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

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

    • @lnapjr76
      @lnapjr76 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@yourpersonalshopper4988 That's exactly how I felt.

  • @denisereese7614
    @denisereese7614 ปีที่แล้ว +62

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

  • @jakkiford3070
    @jakkiford3070 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    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
      @WDRBIGBAND  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

  • @ombudlady
    @ombudlady ปีที่แล้ว +61

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

  • @karentid232
    @karentid232 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    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
      @WDRBIGBAND  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanx for your kind comment!

    • @isurvive8251
      @isurvive8251 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      TRUE !

    • @mozellephilpart1726
      @mozellephilpart1726 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

    • @charmainestampley5321
      @charmainestampley5321 2 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      Yes§ssxssssss❤

  • @chrissaunders4162
    @chrissaunders4162 ปีที่แล้ว +87

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

    • @WDRBIGBAND
      @WDRBIGBAND  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you for your kind words!

    • @deborahcooper7545
      @deborahcooper7545 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @WDRBIGBAND
      @WDRBIGBAND  ปีที่แล้ว

      🙏🏻

  • @davidogbole2200
    @davidogbole2200 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

    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
      @WDRBIGBAND  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you very much!

  • @deshagreely4238
    @deshagreely4238 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    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 ❤️🎼🎼🎶

  • @delilah1242
    @delilah1242 ปีที่แล้ว +92

    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
      @WDRBIGBAND  ปีที่แล้ว

      👍

    • @LorenzoStephens-oq3hi
      @LorenzoStephens-oq3hi ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Awesome

    • @annclark8526
      @annclark8526 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      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
      @WDRBIGBAND  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks!

    • @LorenzoStephens-oq3hi
      @LorenzoStephens-oq3hi 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@annclark8526 0

  • @MichaelSmith-es4nl
    @MichaelSmith-es4nl ปีที่แล้ว +43

    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
      @wilfredolopez8600 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

    • @WDRBIGBAND
      @WDRBIGBAND  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

    • @WDRBIGBAND
      @WDRBIGBAND  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @wilfredolopez8600: Thank you 🙏

  • @AntonioAlmeida-yr9rp
    @AntonioAlmeida-yr9rp 22 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

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

    • @WDRBIGBAND
      @WDRBIGBAND  22 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Thank you very much!

    • @WandaCrawford-rk4px
      @WandaCrawford-rk4px 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

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

    • @WDRBIGBAND
      @WDRBIGBAND  6 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @WandaCrawford-rk4px - Thank you!

    • @WandaCrawford-rk4px
      @WandaCrawford-rk4px 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @WDRBIGBAND UW

  • @TCB5495
    @TCB5495 ปีที่แล้ว +74

    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
      @WDRBIGBAND  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      🎶🎶🎶👍

  • @marlonking8830
    @marlonking8830 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    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
      @WDRBIGBAND  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you for the great story! 👍🎶

    • @WarrenHolly
      @WarrenHolly ปีที่แล้ว +2

      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
      @WDRBIGBAND  ปีที่แล้ว

      Those times will never come back...

  • @estheretienne3106
    @estheretienne3106 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    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
      @WDRBIGBAND  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you very much!

  • @esthermuhammad5706
    @esthermuhammad5706 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    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
      @WDRBIGBAND  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for your kind words!

  • @burbankluther9766
    @burbankluther9766 ปีที่แล้ว +96

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

    • @WDRBIGBAND
      @WDRBIGBAND  ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Thank you for watching us!

    • @kevinthomas522
      @kevinthomas522 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

    • @WDRBIGBAND
      @WDRBIGBAND  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      ♥️👍

  • @brendalampley4215
    @brendalampley4215 ปีที่แล้ว +203

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

    • @WDRBIGBAND
      @WDRBIGBAND  ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Thank you for watching...

  • @kaykayandmeekmeeksmusicpub9791
    @kaykayandmeekmeeksmusicpub9791 ปีที่แล้ว +70

    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
      @WDRBIGBAND  ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @DJBari24
    @DJBari24 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    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
      @WDRBIGBAND  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      👍

  • @Bumbling2bee
    @Bumbling2bee ปีที่แล้ว +32

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

  • @djruckus757
    @djruckus757 ปีที่แล้ว +88

    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
      @WDRBIGBAND  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      🙌🙌🙌

    • @WarrenHolly
      @WarrenHolly ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @WDRBIGBAND
      @WDRBIGBAND  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      👍🎶

  • @kimtomkins9361
    @kimtomkins9361 ปีที่แล้ว +75

    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
      @WDRBIGBAND  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Thank you very much!

  • @salliemae9284
    @salliemae9284 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

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

    • @WDRBIGBAND
      @WDRBIGBAND  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

  • @juliemack791
    @juliemack791 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Thank you for posting this tribute concert. It was great and just what the world needs more of…excellent music and talented artist.

    • @WDRBIGBAND
      @WDRBIGBAND  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      The mankind needs music to heal its soul.

  • @angelaburton2085
    @angelaburton2085 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    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
      @WDRBIGBAND  ปีที่แล้ว

      🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

  • @thepatshowonwp
    @thepatshowonwp ปีที่แล้ว +109

    CAN WE GIVE SOME LOVE TO THE DRUMMER?❤🔥

    • @JTonthedrums
      @JTonthedrums ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Please and Thank You!🤗

    • @thepatshowonwp
      @thepatshowonwp ปีที่แล้ว

      @@JTonthedrums you're welcome!😘

    • @ldtownes9936
      @ldtownes9936 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Everybody...!!!

    • @JTonthedrums
      @JTonthedrums ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @Fellec01
      @Fellec01 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      He’s GREAT!!!

  • @deniselex02
    @deniselex02 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    It's never too late to honor this amazing concert and give a huge THANK YOU!! to Ledisi & Bilal..what a match made in heaven and the orchestra so DAMN GOOD💯. RIP to Curtis Mayfield ❤

    • @WDRBIGBAND
      @WDRBIGBAND  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for your kind words!

  • @goldie260
    @goldie260 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    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
      @WDRBIGBAND  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      👍🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

  • @rainbowlove5391
    @rainbowlove5391 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    The Best Concert in Years!❤️🇺🇲🎼🎼

    • @WDRBIGBAND
      @WDRBIGBAND  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you for watching

  • @CreativeSoulTV
    @CreativeSoulTV ปีที่แล้ว +34

    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
      @WDRBIGBAND  ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @gregflakus66
    @gregflakus66 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

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

    • @WDRBIGBAND
      @WDRBIGBAND  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      👍🎶

  • @claudiatate6386
    @claudiatate6386 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    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
      @WDRBIGBAND  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @shanny7433
    @shanny7433 ปีที่แล้ว +17

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

    • @WDRBIGBAND
      @WDRBIGBAND  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Sometimes the algorithm does no harm 😉

    • @wilfredolopez8600
      @wilfredolopez8600 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

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

    • @siphorasana8454
      @siphorasana8454 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I agree 💯. Well done 👍 and clear sound

    • @WDRBIGBAND
      @WDRBIGBAND  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @wilfredolopez8600: Thank you very much!

    • @WDRBIGBAND
      @WDRBIGBAND  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @siphorasana8454: 🙏🙏

  • @JuwanBernard
    @JuwanBernard ปีที่แล้ว +65

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

  • @vidastabler7459
    @vidastabler7459 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

    Curtis Mayfield entered my life when i was 16 in Omaha, Nebraska. Big Brother Tim had an album collection like no other. Hen i heard the album Superfly….his voice….i was smitten for life. I’m now 66 and i’m still moved everytime……

    • @WDRBIGBAND
      @WDRBIGBAND  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Thank you for sharing that nice story with us! Welcome to our channel!

    • @falsedelic
      @falsedelic 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I’m 62 and that rendition of “Little Child, Running Wild” brought tears to my eyes. So many little children running wild these days. God bless ‘em.

    • @WDRBIGBAND
      @WDRBIGBAND  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      True!

  • @IAmAlmightyGod
    @IAmAlmightyGod ปีที่แล้ว +76

    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
      @WDRBIGBAND  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Thank you very much!

  • @Tritonprince
    @Tritonprince ปีที่แล้ว +23

    As a vocal singer this is an honor. I would have loved to do this. What a blessing.

    • @milz5032
      @milz5032 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Me too amazing 👏

  • @rbrn3099
    @rbrn3099 ปีที่แล้ว +79

    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
      @freddie103 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      AAAAAAaaA

    • @WDRBIGBAND
      @WDRBIGBAND  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      🙏🙏🙏

  • @mustafasalaam5929
    @mustafasalaam5929 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Damm, Ya'll DID This for my dude....💗💗💗.. Keep OUR LEGENDS Alive Always @Sistah Ledisi and Bro Bilal and da Dammm WDRBand..Big Ups..💗 U all for bringin' this to lil ole us!!!!

    • @WDRBIGBAND
      @WDRBIGBAND  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      🙏🏻

  • @karengordon666
    @karengordon666 ปีที่แล้ว +52

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

    • @WDRBIGBAND
      @WDRBIGBAND  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for your kind words!

  • @08094denise
    @08094denise ปีที่แล้ว +18

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

    • @WDRBIGBAND
      @WDRBIGBAND  ปีที่แล้ว

      👍♥️

    • @AllBrightColors
      @AllBrightColors 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      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
      @WDRBIGBAND  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi @AllBrightColors - true!

  • @awbside4485
    @awbside4485 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    This is musically superb! A wonderful tribute to a musical genius…Chicago’s own, the musical master…Mr. Curtis Mayfield!
    Bilal, Ledisi, and the WDR orchestra were incredible!!! 🙌🏾🎵

  • @reginakimbrough4367
    @reginakimbrough4367 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    O my goodness amazing just beautiful love this concert mind blowing 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ everyone involved amazing thank everyone for this wonderful tribute to Mr Curtis. Mayfield peace love an happiest

    • @WDRBIGBAND
      @WDRBIGBAND  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻