Curtis Mayfield

Curtis Lee & the Halos were an American soul and R&B group active from 1942 to 1999. Operating primarily within the psychedelic soul and smooth soul traditions, the act blended elements of soul, funk, and reggae influences characteristic of their era. Their work encompassed the singer-songwriter approach alongside classic R&B sensibilities, drawing from Chicago soul traditions and the crooning vocal style. The group's sound represented a fusion of multiple genres, establishing them within the broader landscape of American soul music across several decades of activity.