Rnz: Music 101

Sly Stone, a true musical innovator, is often overlooked as one of the greatest artists of the 21st century. Without Sly Stone, there would be no Prince and no Parliament Funkadelic- he is an undeniable testament to his influence on the music world. This legacy is at the heart of a new film titled Sly Lives! aka The Burden of Black Genius, directed by Questlove and produced by Joseph Patel and currently streaming on Disney+. Maggie Tweedie spoke to Patel about Sly Stone's legacy.