【New, Unopened】Blues & Soul Records December 2025 Issue No. 186

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Blues & Soul Records
December 2025 Issue No. 186
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Cover: Sly Stone
Feature: Sly Stone Basics

Legendary Funk Musician, Pioneer of Funk Rock - these phrases were frequently seen in media reports announcing the passing of Sly Stone on June 9th of this year due to illness. Before accepting these labels, let's truly listen to his music.
This feature will introduce his major works, from recordings before the formation of Sly & The Family Stone to his final album. We will explore the era in which Sly emerged and was active, the foundations of his musical creations, and the movements and influences of the contemporary scene, offering an overview of Sly and His Era.

★ Encountering Sly's Will: Reading Sly Stone's Autobiography [Kei Ide]
★ Learning Sly, Learning Life [Simon Gär (Simon Gär Mobile)]
★ 1943: Sly's Birth / Two Transnational Innovators Connected by COGIC
★ The Crystallization of Youth: The Viscounts / L.A. Vocal Group Scene
★ Sly's Favorite 50s/60s R&B Hits
★ 60s West Coast Soul CD Guide
★ Formation of The Family Stone: Freddie Stone / Jerry Martini / Cynthia Robinson / Greg Errico / Larry Graham / Rose Stone
★ Album Guide [Akira Kobuchi / Yuji Shibasaki / Mie Seno / Tsuyoshi Hayashi / Kazunori Harada / Hajime Morita / Hiroya Hamada]
★ The Stone Flower Label, Infused with Abundant Creative Drive [Akira Kobuchi]
★ Jazz Albums that Evoke Post-Sly Sensibilities [Ken Tsukamoto]
★ Giants of Soul & Funk During the Disco Frenzy [Tsuyoshi Hayashi]
★ Sly's 1980s: Signs of Revival / Guest Appearances [Hiroya Hamada]