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Biography
Curtis Lee Mayfield was an American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and record producer, and one of the most influential musicians behind soul and politically conscious African-American music.
Awards & recognition
- Rock and Roll Hall of Fame · 1999
- Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award · 1995
- Grammy Legend Award · 1994
Filmography8 titles

1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything
2021as Self (archive footage)
2021as Self (archive footage)

Sparkle
1976Original Music Composer, Songs
1976Original Music Composer, Songs

CBS News Sunday Morning
1979as Self
1979as Self

Let's Do It Again
1975Original Music Composer
1975Original Music Composer

Short Eyes
1977as Pappy
1977as Pappy

Super Fly
1972as Self (The Curtis Mayfield Experience)
1972as Self (The Curtis Mayfield Experience)

The Return of Superfly
1990Original Music Composer
1990Original Music Composer

Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
1978as Our Guests at Heartland
1978as Our Guests at Heartland