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‘The Makings of Curtis Mayfield’ Review: H.E.R. Directs an Irresistible Celebration of the ’70s Funk-Soul Genius

Early on in “The Makings of Curtis Mayfield,” H.E.R., the 27-year-old R&B pop star who directed the film and appears in it as its interviewer and tour guide, offers a telling observation about her ...

Legendary musician dead at 84: 'One of the all-time guitar greats'

He was best known for his work with the likes of Michael Jackson and Curtis Mayfield.
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"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'

Collider's Perri Nemiroff talks to H.E.R. about her directorial debut, The Makings of Curtis Mayfield, at SXSW 2025. H.E.R. emphasizes the cultural legacy left by Mayfield on herself and on the music ...

Phil Upchurch, Jazz Guitarist and Sideman to Stars, Dies at 84

A self-taught session man extraordinaire, he played with a constellation of stars, including Michael Jackson, Curtis Mayfield, Chaka Khan and Dizzy Gillespie.
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‘The Makings of Curtis Mayfield’ Review: H.E.R. Directs an Irresistible Celebration of the ’70s Funk-Soul Genius

It's an exuberant documentary full of all-star conversations, framed around archival footage of an artist who remains an underappreciated giant. Early on in “The Makings of Curtis Mayfield,” H.E.R., ...