Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson

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Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson Elvis at last month’s Sundance Film Festival to share what Black genius means to him… and to tease his next project(!).

Questlove talks Sly Stone and Black genius

Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson Elvis at last month’s Sundance Film Festival to share what Black genius means to him… and to tease his next project(!).

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“Summer of Soul” is Questlove’s new film about a 1969 summer-long concert series in NYC featuring Nina Simone, BB King, and other major musicians at the time.

Questlove takes you back to 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival in Oscar-nominated film

“Summer of Soul” is Questlove’s new film about a 1969 summer-long concert series in NYC featuring Nina Simone, BB King, and other major musicians at the time.

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