James Brown, Zaire, 1974

The texture of the paper has this almost archival feel, which suits the shot of James Brown mid-sweat perfectly. Framed it in my studio and the black-and-white contrast just pops off the wall. Already got three friends asking where I found it.

The print quality really brings out the sweat on his face and the texture of the stage lighting in that Zaire performance. It’s a powerful piece of music history that feels alive on my wall.

The grain and shadow in this shot of Brown mid-motion feel electric, like you can hear the crowd in Zaire. It’s already the centerpiece of my hallway, and the paper quality makes the black-and-white tones pop far more than I expected from an online order.