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.

The story starts when Gunung, Daik and Bercabang stop at a town called Lang Buana, which is located by the river, while they are running away from their master, Orang Kaya Seri Bentan. Upon their arrival, the town folks give them a resounding welcome, making them wonder what the festivity is all about. They then realize that the villagers have mistaken them for the much-awaited princes who will save the town from being attacked by the evil Sang Nira who intends to seize Lang Buana!
'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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