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In Memoriam · 1942 – 1999
Curtis Mayfield

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Curtis Mayfield

A gifted and visionary musician rises from Chicago's South Side to become the soulful voice of a generation, using his art to inspire change and challenge injustice during the height of the civil rights movement.

Born
June 3, 1942
Died
Dec 26, 1999
From
Chicago, Illinois, USA
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6
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In short · Composed for six decades — 12 credits.

Biography

Curtis Lee Mayfield was an American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and record producer who played a significant role in shaping soul and politically conscious African-American music.

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