Ike & Tina Turner

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Soul to Soul - Remembering Tina Turner

In March 1971, dozens of African-American musicians travelled from NYC to Ghana to perform at the Soul to Soul concert. Ultimately, the journey was about their personal roots, ancestral homeland and history. Featuring Wilson Pickett, Staple Singers, Ike & Tina Turner and more, this documentary captures the story of Black American souls connecting with Black West African souls through music.

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Undeniable Co-ed Duos

Male-female duos have made extraordinary music over the decades. In honor of our White Stripes “From the Basement” set, featuring drummer Meg White and singer-guitarist Jack White, we celebrate some of the best co-ed combos in the history of rock, pop, soul, hip-hop and country.

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‘Soul to Soul’ and Harsh Truths in the ‘Motherland’

The DC-8 bound for West Africa carried a company of American soul, gospel, rock and jazz greats, including Wilson Pickett, Ike and Tina Turner, Santana, Roberta Flack, the Staple Singers, Eddie Harris and Les McCann. A Hammond B3 organ and a Leslie amplifier were packed into first-class because the luggage hold was at capacity. The passenger section was so thick with laughter and pot smoke that one passenger later quipped, “That plane could’ve flown itself.”

1 Min Read | Greg Kot

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How ‘The Wicked Pickett’ Galvanized Ghana

When Wilson Pickett arrived at the airport in Accra to headline the Soul to Soul festival, he was greeted by a sea of Ghanaians loudly chanting his name. As his fans flocked to him, the singer was offered a swig of the local corn-made gin, took a sip, then reeled backward and pretended to collapse amid raucous laughter. Several days before the concert, the man known as the “Wicked Pickett” for his combustible performances on and off stage was already putting on a show.

1 Min Read | Greg Kot

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From America to Africa

A ‘71 concert in Ghana transcends music

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From America to Africa

A ‘71 concert in Ghana transcends music

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‘Soul to Soul’ and Harsh Truths in the ‘Motherland’

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How ‘The Wicked Pickett’ Galvanized Ghana

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