Various Artists - Soul to Soul [CD]

Cat. no: LIB2191
Format: CD
Barcode: 810177219125
Release Date: 06 Mar 2026
Genre: Soul/R&B

The power of music connects American musicians with their West African counterparts in in a historical concert not seen in over 20 years.March, 1971, several dozen African American musicians travelled from NYC to Accra, Ghana

Their primary purpose was to perform alongside African musicians in a 14- hour concert called 'Soul To Soul'. Ultimately, their journey was about personal roots, their ancestral homeland, history and discovery.

This documentary concert captures the story of black American souls connecting with black West African souls through the power of music. Now available for the frst time in almost 20 years.

Featuring a stellar lineup including Wilson Pickett, Ike and Tina Turner backed by the Ikettes, Santana with Willie Bobo on percussion, Les McCann and Eddie Harris, The Staple Singers and The Voices of East Harlem - they are all joined on stages by a host of Ghanaian musicians.

The flm Soul To Soul will be appearing at Cinemas throughout the UK from March 6 onwards with a Blu-ray and DVD release on May 12

Tracks: Soul to Soul - Ike & Tina Turner / River Deep - Mountain High - Ike & Tina Turner / I Smell Trouble - Ike & Tina Turner / Run, Shaker Life - The Voices of East Harlem / Choose Your Seat and Sit Down/Walk All Over God's Heaven - The Voices of East Harlem / The Price You Gotta Pay To Be Free - Les McCann, Eddie Harris / When Will We Be Paid - The Staple Singers / Are You Sure - The Staple Singers / He's Alright - The Staple Singers / Jungle Strut - Santana / Black Magic Woman / Gypsy Queen - Santana / In The Midnight Hour - Wilson Pickett / Funky Broadway - Wilson Pickett / Land of 1000 Dances - Wilson Pickett