past exhibits
Wattstax: I am somebody!
august 9 - december 16, 2007
Held in the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Wattstax was an event of soul music and soul solidarity. Known as the "Black Woodstock," it was a peaceful, astounding and vivid celebration of self-expression and self-respect with a positive and empowering message. This rare collection of sixty images and memorabilia captures the energy and history of this landmark event, as well as performances by musical icons including the Staple Singers, The Bar-Kays, Albert King, and Isaac Hayes among others. Most of these images were lost for nearly 30 years in Hollywood warehouses, with the first public display at the Stax Museum of American Soul Music in 2004. But now, Wattstax is home, celebrating its 35th anniversary at CAAM.
Thank you to our exhibition supporters.
sampling of works presented
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