Isaac Hayes: podcast appearances and interviews

Isaac Lee Hayes Jr. (August 20, 1942 – August 10, 2008) was an American singer, songwriter, composer, actor, and pastor. He was a significant figure in the music industry, particularly at Stax Records during the 1960s, where he served as an in-house songwriter, session musician, and record producer alongside his partner David Porter. Their songwriting partnership earned them induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2005. Hayes was also recognized for his solo recording career, releasing influential soul albums such as Hot Buttered Soul and Black Moses. In addition to his work in popular music, Hayes composed film scores, notably writing the score for Shaft. His song