1971: THE GREATEST SONGS. Today: #3. More: tomorrow.

Caffe´Latte´presents~

1971

THE GREATEST SONGS

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THEME FROM SHAFT

Isaac Hayes

The defining moment for blaxploitation films, “Theme From Shaft” changed history. Isaac Hayes was the first black recipient of an Academy Award presented in any non-acting category. The film ‘Shaft’ gave the world its first black hero. Its title song proved to be a precursor of disco.