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Questlove, who helmed Sly Lives! (aka the Burden of Black Genius), has paid tribute to the documentary’s subject, Sly Stone, ...
The drummer-producer and documentarian explains why that theme was central to his film on the funk band Sly and the Family Stone.
Questlove calls the late Sly Stone, the subject of his doc 'Sly Lives: aka the Burden of Black Genius,' a 'giant' who 'will forever live' in a tribute ...
In an emotional tribute, the Sly Lives! director reflects on the funk legend's impact, lasting influence, and artistry ...
The music industry is mourning Sly Stone. After news broke that the groundbreaking musician had died at 82 on Monday, stars from Questlove and Chuck D to Clairo and Fatboy Slim shared tributes for the ...
Like the DJ he is, Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson is highly adept at keeping a lot of things spinning.
Sly Stone, funk pioneer and frontman of Sly and the Family Stone, died Monday at the age of 82, following what his family described as “prolonged battle with COPD and other underlying health issues.” ...
His work looked straight at the brightest and darkest parts of life and demanded we do the same,” wrote Questlove of the late Sly and the Family Stone frontman.
Roots co-founder Tariq “Black Thought” Trotter is writing and directing a new narrative film that's billed to "drops ...
Questlove and Black Thought are working together on a new narrative and immersive film focusing on “Hip-Hop’s soul.” ...
Questlove's 'Summer of Soul' brings lost music back to life. February 1, 2022 • There were two big music festivals happening in the summer of 1969. While one defined an entire generation of ...
Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson directed the Sly Stone documentary Sly Lives! (AKA The Burden of Black Genius that premiered at Sundance this year, and now he has penned a moving tribute to his subject, ...