Departed and Beloved Rahsaan Roland Kirk’s “Blacknuss” was more than a song and catchy title.
it represented a glowing aesthetic.
A unique language — never rooted in hate.
A conveyance of history, struggle, creativity, and joy.
Hell, Kirk even played the black notes on the piano when he performed the song live.
“Blacknuss” represents a centuries-old continuum of what Blacknuss do.
(Laughing) Lemme interrupt with a helpful message for the Grammar Police: before you pull me over, reread from the top. Or read more of my posts. You’ll understand …
Back to it — Sly Stone is a manifestation of Blacknuss.
The embedded video, a live studio recording of “Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Again)”, says so much about Sly and Blacknuss’ contribution to the global musical canon — and still doesn’t say enough about how badmuva Sly is.
Plus, the song’s love language is perennial. Or if I were to state in 2025 terms: Sly’s song — among many things — celebrates having the space to be their authentic self, and being accepted.
“Thank you” also represents struggle soaked in groove; a reason why the tune lives comfortably in Blacknuss.
Losing Sly hurts. But I also understand that his departure during Black Music Month is not a coincidence.
It’s ancestral repatriation.
A divine tap on his shoulder with the message: “Well done, Sly. It’s time”.
Thank you, Sly. We get the assignment …
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