Why ‘The Wiz’ is the Best Black Musical
'The Wiz' has the propensity for paying homage to black culture with R&B music, graffiti and jazzy elements that make it incredibly entertaining.

Cuba, early 21st century. Mandi is a young art graduate who returns to his small coastal town to complete his community service. There, he must confront a local reality that clashes with his aspirations and ideals, placing him at a crossroads between avoiding confrontation within an oppressive political context and pursuing personal and artistic freedom.
'The Wiz' has the propensity for paying homage to black culture with R&B music, graffiti and jazzy elements that make it incredibly entertaining.
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