Wattstax: The Living Word
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From Johnnyo 04/20/2026 19:21 in Musical random chat

“After not doing it for a few years, I went back to my tradition of listening to all Black artists in February for Black History Month, and all women artists in March for Women's History Month. Didn't make a whole thread this time, but had a great time musically in February. Here are my top 5…”

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“First listen and loving it - tremendous concert”

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NickVolos 08/10/2016 14:53 | #172695

Often referred to as the 'Black Woodstock' "Wattstax was a benefit concert put together by Stax Records to commemorate the community of Watts, Los Angeles after its 1965 riots. The concert took place at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on August 20, 1972. The concert's performers included all of Stax's prominent artists at the time" (wikipedia). Thus the name Watts-Stax. Anyway, it is worth seeing the documentary on DVD. This 1973 double record release contains part of the music played in the concert. The full concert music was released on a 3 CD box set.

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