In 1974, the most celebrated American R&B acts of the time came together with the most renowned musical groups in Africa for one ultimate twelve-hour concert experience. Spanning over three days, the music festival never would have seen the light of day had Hugh Masekela and Stewart Livine not convinced boxing promoter Don King to combine the event with the epic 'The Rumble in the Jungle' battle between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman.
