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3,400 Rolls of Film and a LIfetime of Stories: Preserving the Photography of Charles Daniels

3,400 Rolls of Film & a Lifetime of Stories: Preserving the Photography of Charles Daniels

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We are raising funds to develop and scan 3,400 rolls of film and preserve a personal vision of rock history in America – sometimes sensitive and intimate, sometimes raucous and playful – seen through the eyes of master photographer Charles Daniels over 50 years. Raised in rural segregated Alabama until his family relocated to Boston, MA when he was age 10, Charles is an accomplished self-taught African-American photographer fascinated by city life. As an MC and close friend to international and local musicians, Charles had unique access to on-stage, back-stage, and casual moments of legendary figures in Boston and on tour. In fact, as the Master Blaster at Boston's Teaparty rock club, he was a legendary figure himself, an active participant in the local art and music scenes. As someone who always had a camera in his hand and saw life through his lens, Charles also captured many moments -- large and small -- defining his era. So in addition to shots of Rod Stewart and Ron Wood, Frank Zappa, J Geils, Joe Cocker, Alvin Lee and Peter Wolf, we know there will be photos of Bohemian fashion, anti-war protests, people on their way to work -- ordinary and extraordinary moments of revelation. His street photography portrays the texture of 60s, 70s and 80s in Harvard Square, Cambridge (his favorite place to hang), Somerville (then an emerging arts community), and Boston. Charles rarely had a lot of money, and when he had cash he preferred to buy more film or a new piece of equipment, so the unprocessed film canisters have accumulated in drawers and closets. Now it is time to find out what is in those time capsules and share his photos with the world.

Learn More: https://gofund.me/5024cbe6