Soul Train The Hippest Trip in America (2010)

When it debuted in October 1971 seven years after the Civil Rights Act Soul Train boldly went where no variety show had gone before showcasing the cultural preferences of young AfricanAmericans and the sounds that defined their lives RampB funk jazz disco and gospel music The brainchild of radio announcer Don Cornelius the shows producer and host Soul Train featured a diverse range of stars from James Brown and David Bowie to Christine Aguilera and R Kelly Marvin Gaye and Elton John to the New Kids on the Block and Stevie Wonder