I didn't see any mention of this movie previously in this Circle.
"Soul Power"
http://www.sonyclassics.com/soulpower/site.htmltrailer link at site
"
In 1974, the most celebrated American R&B acts of the time came together with the most renowned musical groups in Africa for a 12-hour,
three-night long concert held in Kinshasa,
Zaire. The dream-child of Hugh Masekela and Stewart Levine, this music festival became a reality when they convinced boxing promoter Don King to combine the event with “The Rumble in the Jungle,” the epic fight between
Muhammad Ali and George Foreman, previously chronicled in the Academy Award-winning documentary WHEN WE WERE KINGS. "Soul Power" is a verité documentary about this legendary music festival (dubbed “Zaire ‘74”), and it depicts the experiences and performances of such musical luminaries as
James Brown, BB King, Bill Withers, Celia Cruz, among a host of others. At the peak of their talents and the height of their careers, these artists were inspired by this return to their African roots, as well as the enthusiasm of the Zairian audience, to give the performances of their lives."
Also
The Spinners, a very young Sister Sledge, Miriam Makeba and more Watching it now....Bluray.
cheers, ed
