84K views · 3.6K reactions | 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 | Facebook

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