Black cinema is too often left out of the conversations that surround award shows and milestone achievements. Still, its impact on popular culture is undeniable — and music is a big part of why that is.⁠⠀ ⁠ From ‘Black Caesar’ to ‘Black Panther,’ black film soundtracks have consistently birthed some of the greatest songs of their time, and they've been a place for artists from Curtis Mayfield to Kendrick Lamar to deepen and expand their sounds.⁠⠀ ⁠ The songs on this playlist, drawn from films from the 1970s through today, speak to the power of Afrocentric stories as they ooze though your speakers. Tap the link in our bio to learn more.