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Sly Stone performs during a Sly and the Family Stone tribute during the 48th Annual Grammy Awards (Getty Images)
When Sly Stone made a brief, blond Mohawked appearance at the 2006 Grammys, it did little to counter his image as one of rock's most mysterious recluses. Now, the forthcoming issue of Vanity Fair has an in-depth interview with the soul and funk icon that reveals, among other things, plans for a new album. We talk with writer David Kamp about his interview with Stone. Also: Songwriter Jesse Harris wrote all the music for actor Ethan Hawke's upcoming film "The Hottest State." His songs are performed on the soundtrack by Cat Power, Willie Nelson, Emmylou Harris, Norah Jones, and many other notable names. He performs live in the studio.
After 25 Years, Sly Stone Speaks Out
Sly Stone was a hit at Woodstock and a leading voice of soul and funk in the 1960s and early '70s. But in the decades since he's been notoriously reclusive - until now. Writer David Kamp joins us to talk about his revealing interview with Stone in the August issue ...
Jesse Harris
The film "The Hottest State," which arrives in theaters later this summer, draws on the diverse talents of New York singer-songwriter Jesse Harris. Harris collaborated with the film's writer/director/co-star Ethan Hawke, hand-picking a diverse range of artists including Willie Nelson, Feist, Bright Eyes, Emmylou Harris, The Black Keys, M. Ward ...
Latin Alternative Music 101
Carolina Gonzales, music journalist and co-author of Nueva York: the Complete Guide to Latino Life in the Five Boroughs, talks about some of the hottest music web sites for Latin Alternative Music, which are on display this week at the Latin Alternative Music Conference in New York.