curtis mayfield

Curtis Mayfield was an artist, producer, composer and label owner who greatly influenced several genres including soul and gospel. He was a renowned writer of musical hits for Chicago’s Okeh Records and an esteemed colleague to many heavy hitters in the music business. He had the perseverance to continue following his passion for music even after the tragic accident which resulted in his paralysis. Mayfield will continue to be remembered for his contributions to the world of music, his awards as well as for his generous contribution to Curtis Mayfield Research Fund at Miami Project to Cure Paralysis.

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