Earth, Wind & Fire's That's The Way Of The World Av Dwight E. (zayad University United Arab Emirates) Brooks

<b>Dwight E. Brooks deep dives into Earth, Wind & Fire''s <i>That''s The Way of the World</i>. Alongside interview material from members Phillip Bailey and Verdine White, he analyses how this album shattered musical barriers, transcended genres, and paid homage to African and American traditions.</b>Understanding <i>TTWOTW</i> requires appreciating EWF founder Maurice White¿s multifaceted vision for his band. White created a band that performed various styles of music that sought to uplift humanity. His musicians personified a new form of Black masculinity rooted in dignity that embraced diverse spiritualities and healthy living. A complete understanding of <i>TTWOTW</i> also necessitates an awareness of American racial dynamics and changes in the popular music industry in the 1960s and ''70s.EWF¿s landmark album <i>TTWOTW</i> presented hopeful messages about the world that were sorely needed at the time. <i>TTWOTW</i> did not tell listeners exactly how to live, but instead how they ca

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