Aretha Franklin with Curtis Mayfield and some of his children. The photo is not of Aretha Franklin's own children with Curtis Mayfield, as they were not dating or married. Aretha Franklin was a friend of Curtis Mayfield, and the picture shows him with his children and his mother, as well as Franklin. | Best Music memories Back in Time

Here's an excerpt from our recent Curtis mayfield tribute. "Superfly" is a Curtis Mayfield classic, the title track from his 1972 soundtrack album for the film of the same name. This arrangement by our "Composer In Residence" Vince Mendoza features singer Ledisi and Mike Scott on guitar, with special guests Will Lee on bass, JT Thomas on drums, and Rhani Krija on percussion. Recorded live in the Kölner Philharmonie together with the WDR Funkhausorchester, conducted by Vince mendoza. You can watc