Hello John, Stevie Wonder, Nina Simone, B.B. King. I am reaching out to invite you to a special virtual event we are hosting: a screening of the documentary Summer of Soul--Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson’s powerful and transporting directorial debut. Summer of Soul is part music film, part historical record created around the 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival, an epic event that celebrated Black history, culture, and fashion. Including never-before-seen concert performances by Stevie Wonder, Nina Simone, B.B. King and more, the film uses the festival’s musical performances to tell the story of the cultural and sociopolitical upheaval happening at that time. Above all, we want to honor the Harlem Cultural Festival’s sound of freedom. On Wednesday, June 23, at 7:00 pm we will be gathering together virtually to watch an exclusive screening ahead of its theatrical and streaming release. To RSVP, please visit this link: https://waveedfund.salsalabs.org/summerofsoul We hope to see you there! Best, Heidi P.S. Please support our racial equity and gun violence prevention work with a suggested donation of just $5 per viewer. |
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