In this heartfelt episode Musicians Reveal with Joe Kelley episode, Dawn Silva opens up about the devastating loss of Sly Stone — a legendary figure in music and a deeply personal mentor and friend. She shares moving stories from their time together, highlighting the profound impact he had on her life and career. As a key voice in funk history, Silva reflects on how Sly’s revolutionary sound shaped not only her journey but the entire music industry.

We also explore Dawn Silva’s powerful new book Queen of Funk, which offers an unfiltered look at her experiences with George Clinton, P-Funk, and the Brides of Funkenstein. Silva speaks candidly about her place in the cultural legacy of funk and the challenges she’s faced as a Black female artist in a male-dominated industry. This episode is both a tribute to Sly Stone and a celebration of the enduring power of funk music.

🎙️ Musicians Reveal with Joe Kelley is a podcast featuring legendary and emerging funk, R&B, and Prince-associated artists. On air since 1982 and now spanning five decades, the show was personally spotlighted by Prince on his website in 2004. He also gifted us the One Nite Alone box set in 2002 — before any media outlet.