The new documentary, Sly Lives (aka The Burden of Black Genius) was recently released to the streaming platform Hulu. Directed by Questlove, the doc looks at the life and legacy of Sly Stone, the leader of the band Sly and the Family Stone.

The group helped to usher in a new wave of psychedelic soul in the 1960s alongside artists like The Temptations, Isaac Hayes, Parliament-Funkadelic, and Curtis Mayfield. Today, let’s spotlight the pioneers of this funky genre.

So, for today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that could be considered psychedelic soul would you like to hear?

Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.

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Songs Played
Sly and the Family Stone - I Want To Take You Higher
Shuggie Otis- Inspiration Information
Diana Ross and the Supremes- Reflections
Charles Bradley- Confusion feat. Menahan Street Band
The Temptations- Ball of Confusion
Brittany Howard- You And Your Folks, Me And My Folks