Talamon saw it all during the golden age of soul, R&B, and funk. Throughout the 1970s and early 80s, this young African American photographer from LA found himself backstage with an all-access pass to the heart of the music scene. He caught his first big break by landing a position as a staff photographer at SOUL Newspaper in the early 70s, just as soul, R&B, and funk were becoming part of the mainstream. He captured rehearsals and sound checks, recording sessions and costume fittings, quiet reflective moments and life on the road, and wild photo shoots and memorable performances. These photographs define an era famed for its glamour, fabulous fashions, and utter devotion to the groove. Including close to 300 photographs from 1972 to 1982, the extensive Talamon archives are presented in full detail for the first time. Whether you're a diehard soul fan or a thrilled newcomer to the aesthetic magic of the 1970s, the collection exudes the infectious spirit of an exuberant age. Featuring icons such as Earth, Wind & Fire; Marvin Gaye; Diana Ross; Parliament-Funkadelic; Al Green; Gil Scott-Heron; James Brown; Barry White; Rick James; Aretha Franklin; the Jackson Five; Donna Summer; Chaka Khan, and many others; there are also several stops at the legendary Soul Train studios. Talamon documented a visual period in Black music that lasted way past the midnight hour and will never come again.