"You Don't See Dr. Dre Like This": H.E.R. Reveals a Different Side to Artists Like John Legend and Mary J. Blige in 'The Makings of Curtis Mayfield'
H.E.R. talks about filming her directorial debut, making sure music is at the forefront and having "pinch-me" moments during ...
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How H.E.R.’s 2021 Oscar Speech Led to Her Directing a Curtis Mayfield Doc
The Makings of Curtis Mayfield’, which is premiering at SXSW, features interviews with Dr. Dre, Mary J. Blige and John Legend. By Mia Galuppo Film Writer In 2021, the musician H.E.R. won the ...
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Master of Jazz Fusion Roy Ayers Dies at 84
His influential fusion of jazz, rhythm and blues, Latin, funk and dance music inspired generations of musicians, including Dr. Dre, A Tribe Called Quest, Mary J. Blige, and Tyler, the Creator.
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Roy Ayers, a jazz legend who influenced hip-hop and R&B musicians, dies at 84
NEW YORK (AP) — Roy Ayers, a legendary jazz vibraphonist, keyboardist, composer and vocalist known for his spacy, funky 1976 hit “Everybody Loves the Sunshine” that has been sampled by such R&B and ...
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Jazz legend Rob Ayers dies at 84
funky 1976 hit “Everybody Loves the Sunshine” that has been sampled by such R&B and rap heavyweights as Mary J. Blige, N.W.A., Dr. Dre, 2Pac, Mos Def and Ice Cube, has died. He was 84.
‘The Makings of Curtis Mayfield’ Review: H.E.R.’s Debut Doc Nails the Music, but Neglects the Man
In her SXSW-bowing film, the Grammy- and Oscar-winning singer invites a range of artists — from Maxwell to Mary J. Blige — to capture the enduring legacy of Mayfield's music.
Detroit News27d
Roy Ayers, a jazz legend who influenced hip-hop and R&B musicians, dies at 84
funky 1976 hit “Everybody Loves the Sunshine” that has been sampled by such R&B and rap heavyweights as Mary J. Blige, N.W.A., Dr. Dre, 2Pac, Mos Def and Ice Cube, has died. He was 84.
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Roy Ayers death: Neo-soul pioneer behind ‘Everybody Loves The Sunshine’ dies aged 84
His songs have been sampled by a number of artists, from Mary J Blige, Dr Dre and Kanye West to Tyler, the Creator. Pharrell Williams has cited Ayers as one of his biggest musical inspirations.
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Roy Ayers, vibraphone master and neo-soul pioneer, dies at 84
The title track of the latter was his signature song which has been sampled by Dr Dre & Mary J Blige, Common, J Cole, Band Nubian, Mos Def, and Joey Bada$$ to name just a few. Ayers continued to ...