Musician Isaac Hayes made history at the 44th Academy Awards as the first Black winner in the Best Original Song category for the "Theme From Shaft" from 'Shaft.' That year Isaac also received a nomination for Best Original Dramatic Score for 'Shaft.’ Check back everyday for a new moment and watch the #Oscars LIVE on Sunday, March 12th at 8e/5p! 51 days til #Oscars95 | The Academy

The "Theme from Shaft," composed and performed by Isaac Hayes, is a groundbreaking song that not only defined the film Shaft but also became a cultural touchstone. Its creation and success are a significant part of music and film history.The Genesis of the SongIn 1971, Hayes, already a successful songwriter and solo artist at Stax Records, was approached to score the soundtrack for the film Shaft. Director Gordon Parks tasked him with creating a theme that would capture the essence of the film's

In celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the iconic 1971 film & soundtrack, Shaft, we’re excited to share a 5-track EP featuring versions of the theme from our catalo. The iconic soundtrack was written and produced by Isaac Hayes who was the first African-American to win an Academy Award in a non-acting category with the 1972 Best Original Song Oscar for the “Theme From Shaft”. This EP features two covers of the theme from Joe Bataan and Bernard Purdie, a live version of the track performed by