Black Woodstock (1969)
The Harlem Cultural Festival, also known as "Black Woodstock", was a series of music concerts held in Harlem, Manhattan, New York City during the summer of 1969 to celebrate African American music and culture and to promote the continued politics of black pride. The concerts took place in Harlem's Mount Morris Park on Sundays at 3PM from June 29, 1969 to August 24, 1969. The manifestation came soon after the Watts Riots, and the assassinations of Malcolm X and Martin Luther King.
Top Cast
Mahalia Jackson
Self
Stevie Wonder
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Nina Simone
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B.B. King
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Gladys Knight
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Dewey 'Pigmeat' Markham
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Tony Lawrence
Self - Presenter
FAQ about Black Woodstock
What is Black Woodstock about?
The Harlem Cultural Festival, also known as "Black Woodstock", was a series of music concerts held in Harlem, Manhattan, New York City during the summer of 1969 to celebrate African American music and culture and to promote the continued politics of black pride. The concerts…
When was Black Woodstock released?
Black Woodstock was released in 1969.
What genres does Black Woodstock belong to?
Black Woodstock is categorised as Music, Documentary.
Who stars in Black Woodstock?
The cast of Black Woodstock includes Mahalia Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Nina Simone, B.B. King, Gladys Knight.