Discussion on the power of music in the community growing up. Its not the same today as it was then, but music is really important in the time we are in. Its crazy how the music of Curtis Mayfield & Donnie Hathaway are still relevant 50 plus years later.

Lalah Hathaway, 5x Grammy Award Winner, Daughter of Donnie Hathaway
Discusses being a star in her own right as the daughter of legendary musician.Is excited that people are still influenced by and listening to artists from the past like her father. She struggled singing Donnie's classic 'A Song For You' at first but now its done out of love for the people in the audience. Music has always been a tactile sensual experience. The intent is to catch a moment. Black music influences so many other genres of music. Black music has evolved to tell the stories of not just black folks, but all people. Talks about places where she was inspired to write songs. It can come from anyplace. She chooses not to write about COVID and is taking this time to recharge. Explains how she was able to harmonize with herself since she was a little girl. 'This Christmas' was ranked as the 30th most popular Christmas song. Its been covered by so many over the past 50 years. Its even being done in different languages. Donnie definitely would have been proud because he meant to write the song to be a standard. Is encouraged by what todays musicians are doing today and how far back their going to pull music forward. Is interested in creating the most soulful record she can.

Cheaa Mayfield, Son of Curtis Mayfield
At first it was daunting trying to keep the legacy of Curtis alive. It was a good learning experience. Curtis' music and lyrics come from the environment he grew up in. It takes a whole different meaning when you put yourself in his shoes. Cheaa and his siblings all have the same taste in music that Curtis had. Especially live music. Its amazing how the music he wrote over 50 years ago is still relevant today. 'Superfly' is an excellent piece of work. The single should have won a Grammy. The whole album was great. Curtis' final album, 'New World Order' was the only album Cheaa got to see his father write and compose from beginning to end. Cheaa discusses Curtis' challenges after the accident which left him a paraplegic. For Cheaa, music is a hobby. He plays jazz just for fun. He and Curtis talked jazz often.