In this episode, we’re continuing the celebration and commemoration of Black Music Month as well as commemorating the Juneteenth holiday and celebrating the life, music and legacy of Sly Stone of Sly & The Family Stone. We are diving deep into the rich history of Afrofuturism in music. From the innovated musicianship, musical lyrics, sound and onstage aesthetic and performances of the great bands and artists of the 60s and 70s like Parliament-Funkadelic, Earth, Wind & Fire, Sun Ra and others and their contributions to the look, feel and sound of Afrofuturism. 

Song Credits:

“Love Music” by Earth, Wind & Fire ℗ 1978 Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment

“Flashlight (Instrumental)” by Parliament-Funkadelic ℗ 1977 UMG Recordings, Inc. 

“Hot Fun in the Summertime” by Sly & The Family Stone ℗ 1973 Epic Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment

“Africa Talks to You (The Asphalt Jungle)” by Sly & The Family Stone ℗ Originally released 1971. All rights reserved by Epic Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment

“Blue Soul” by Sun Ra ℗ 2014 Enterplanetary Koncepts