Special to The OBSERVER - Questlove’s new documentary “Sly Lives!” explores the life and music of Sly Stone, the groundbreaking, wildly enigmatic artist who shaped the sound of funk and soul.

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Questlove's Sly Lives! (aka the Burden of Black Genius) asks the question "Is there a burden on Black Genius?" The film's ...

Questlove’s latest documentary explores the rise and fall of Sly Stone and the challenges of being a Black artist.

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The Sun Ra Arkestra leader is releasing his first solo album at age 100. Plus, Questlove's 'Sly Lives,' and funk, soul- ...

The latest film releases include Captain America: Brave New World, Paddington in Peru, Universal Language, and Sly Lives! Weighing in are Christy Lemire, writer for RogerEbert.com and co-host of the ...

Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson’s film charting the creative legacy of Sly Stone starring Andre 3000, Chaka Khan, Q-Tip and Nile ...

Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson says that telling Sly Stone's story with empathy was a way to open a conversation about Black ...

When he was no longer performing in 2020, Questlove said he spent time doing therapy work, where he’s been “kicking the can ...

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there's a fear of winning, because if you're too successful then you're singled out," Questlove says. "And being singled out for positive reasons or negative reasons is such a nightmare for most ...