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5 Stars — Dir. Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson Sly Stone from Sly and the Family Stone in "Summer of Soul" (2021), directed by Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson. “Do you remember the Harlem Cultural Festival that summer of 1969?,” asks self-proclaimed “Harlem Ambassador” Musa Jackson from a dark, empty room. The festival in question was a series of concerts held in Harlem, New York City, during the summer of 1969 — a jubilant testament to Black music, culture, and pride. Attendance stood at a staggering 300,000 people, and the festival took place only 100 miles sou...

English director Phyllidia Lloyd has long been known for her ambitious works which focus on women, and for her practice of bringing in female collaborators to help her. From the all-female crews that helped run her opera productions in the ‘90s to the female producer, writer, and stars that lent their talents to her 2008 feature film debut “Mamma Mia,” Lloyd’s best work is often buoyed and characterized by strong women. In her latest directorial project, “Herself,” Lloyd presents a heart-wrenching tribute to relationships between women with intimate flair and can...

The Nation, check out our latest issue. Subscribe to Support Progressive Journalism The Nation is reader supported: Chip in $10 or more to help us continue to write about the issues that matter. Sign up for our Wine Club today. Did you know you can support The Nation by drinking wine? Today, we might be breathing a collective sigh of relief—but the work has only begun. President Joe Biden faces a wildly daunting first 100 days in office. On the heels of major vaccine developments, Biden committed to getting “at least 100 million Covid-19 vaccine shots into the arms of the America...

A still from King Princess' "Only Time Makes Us Human" video. King Princess is no stranger to pairing infectious melodies with heartbreak. Her newest track, “Only Time Makes It Human” — the singer’s first release since the deluxe version of “Cheap Queen” debuted in February — exists as a shining testament to this fact. In “Only Time Makes It Human,” King Princess sings candidly about the pain of unrequited love while simultaneously begging her readers to dance along to the ’80s pop-inspired tune. Through her lyrics, King Princess unapologetica...

Promotional art for AC/DC's "Shot in the Dark" Perhaps the best thing an AC/DC song can sound like is, well, an AC/DC song. Or, at least, that’s what one would gather from listening to the rock group’s latest single, “Shot In The Dark.” Written sometime before the passing of the rock and roll band’s co-founder and rhythm guitarist Malcolm Young in 2017, the track was released on Oct. 7 in anticipation of the band’s upcoming album, “Power Up.” The first single off the album, “Shot In The Dark” is pure, unbridled AC/DC — signifying a major ...