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

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

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.

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.

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.

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!!!

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

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 ❤❤❤

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

EXCELLENT Tribute to an under-appreciated legend!

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.

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. 😊❤

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

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.

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.❤❤❤

The Best Concert in Years!❤️🇺🇲🎼🎼

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

These guys are in the pocket for days. The entire ensemble is fantastic. I don’t believe I’ve ever heard a funkier orchestra.

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.

Loved it!! Ledesi & Bilal… Omg! To do a Curtis Mayfield Tribute just Wow! The whole Orchestra was awesome! Lawrd & the saxophonist, lead guitarist & Baseman👍🏽

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

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.

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

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.

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.💕💕💕

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

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

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!!!! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

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

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 ❤❤❤👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

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

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

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!

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

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.

Kudos to Ledisi, Bilal, and WDRBIGBAND!

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

Thank you to all involved! Curtis is smiling. ❤

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

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

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.

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

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!!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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 🥰

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.❤

This was magical! I loved every minute. These are some amazingly talented musicians. Such a treat!❤❤❤

So wonderful 💖 it made my heart happy!

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

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.

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. 👏🏽

I can’t stop listening to this. I turned everybody to this wonderful music

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… 👍🏼

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

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!!!

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

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

This was the concert I didn’t know I needed to watch! Bilal & Ledisi complement each other and the band was 🔥🔥🔥. Job well done 👏🏾

This concert is past amazing. Brilliant performances ❤

Percussionist!!! Awesome!!!

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

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!❤

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

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!!

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

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

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

OUTSTANDING ! ! !

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

CAN WE GIVE SOME LOVE TO THE DRUMMER?❤🔥

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

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 😊

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!!😊❤

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

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

The music and singing was amazing

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.

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.

DJ's who enjoy Legendary music, please enjoy Curtis Mayfield songs. Legend. Thank you. Love always, Patricia ❤😊

🌟 Thank you. Congratulations. Love always 💖 ❤️ 💕 Patricia 🎉🎉🎉🎉😊

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 ❤️🎼🎼🎶

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

Amazing Legend hits. Thank you. Love always, Patricia. OUTSTANDING.❤❤🎉🎉😊

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 ❤

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.

I'm really enjoying this Concert ❤Thank you to everyone 💜 ❤

People out there, please listen to the tribute to Curtis Mayfield. Thank you. Love always, Patricia. GREAT CONCERT.🎉 Enjoyable for all.

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.

Did with grace , excellent and class Great job all .

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. ❤

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!

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