Ye Olde Tuesday Afternoon Rocke Show: A Look Back at Sly and the Family Stone in Charlottesville
By WTJU Rock
Date: 04/29/2025
Time: 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
This Tuesday from 3–4 PM, join Andrew on Ye Olde Tuesday Afternoon Rocke Show for a special discussion exploring a pivotal moment in Charlottesville’s cultural history: Sly and the Family Stone’s 1973 performance at University Hall.
The conversation will draw from the short film How Can I Ever Be Late (2017), co-directed by Claudrena N. Harold, Edward Stettinius Professor of History and African American Studies at UVA, and filmmaker Kevin Jerome Everson. This film captures the arrival of Sly and the Family Stone in Charlottesville, highlighting the anticipation and significance of the event for the African American student community at UVA.
Harold’s broader work examines African American history, Black student activism at UVA, and the transformative power of Black music. Her collaborations with Everson, including How Can I Ever Be Late, are part of the Black Fire film series, which documents the experiences and contributions of Black students and faculty at UVA.
Tune in for an hour of music, history, and reflection on how one night in 1973 resonates within the broader narrative of cultural and social change — only on WTJU.
