+**Curtis Mayfield** (1942–1999) was an iconic American [singer](/wiki/singer), [songwriter](/wiki/songwriter), and record producer. His smooth falsetto and socially conscious lyrics profoundly shaped [soul](/wiki/soul) and [funk](/wiki/funk) music, leaving an enduring legacy on popular culture.
+## See also
+- [American Music](/wiki/american_music)
+- [R&B](/wiki/r&b)
+- [Guitar](/wiki/guitar)
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