Film critic Dwight Brown reviews the new Earth, Wind & Fire documentary directed by Questlove, finding a well-crafted but familiar music doc that shines brightest when it lets the music and the band members tell their own story.
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D’Angelo: Pondering what could have been
D’Angelo, the groundbreaking soul artist behind “Brown Sugar,” “Voodoo” and “Black Messiah,” has died at 50 after a private fight with cancer. From his church roots to his rise as a defining voice of neo soul, his legacy shaped artists across genres. Peers like Questlove and H.E.R. describe him as a rare, pure artist whose music, mentorship and spirit transformed the landscape of Black music.
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Sly Lives: The Burden of Black Genius and Questlove’s Tribute to a Legend
A new documentary about Sly Stone, a musical genius who revolutionized the soundscape of the 60s and 70s, offers an in-depth look at his life and legacy, exploring his struggles with mental health, addiction, and the challenges that ultimately led him to step away from the public eye.
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Questlove discusses Prince, new film, during intimate screening at Paisley Park
The film screening and event featured a 30-minute Q&A session with the film’s director and a Prince-themed DJ set for VIP attendees.
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Review: ‘Summer of Soul,’ a must-see trip down memory lane
The summer of ’69 was a chance for a much-needed cultural break and reawakening.