Roots

Curtis Mayfield

Roots

RELEASED: November 30, -0001
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
1. Get Down Meaning 5:44 2. Keep on Keeping On Meaning 5:08 3. Underground Meaning 5:17 4. We Got to Have Peace Meaning 4:44 5. Beautiful Brother of Mine 7:25 6. Now You’re Gone Meaning 6:48 7. Love to Keep You in My Mind 3:45
Roots is the fifth studio album by Curtis Mayfield, released in 1973. The album showcases Mayfield's signature blend of soul, funk, and socially conscious lyrics. It features a rich instrumentation and a smooth vocal delivery, emphasizing themes of African American identity and empowerment. The album is celebrated for its innovative sound and is considered a classic in the genre, influencing countless artists in the decades that followed.