Dawn Silva in conversation with Harry Duncan

Wed, Mar 26 • 7:00 PM

City Lights Bookstore

About this event

Join us for an engaging conversation with Dawn Silva, as she discusses her new biography 'The Funk Queen' with Harry Duncan. This event celebrates the publication of Silva's honest and exploratory music-industry autobiography, shedding light on her journey as a female artist in the male-dominated music industry. Silva's stories range from her background as a singer for Sly Stone to her experiences with the Black Panthers, exploring survival and resilience through her music career. The event will be held onsite at City Lights and also broadcast on Zoom, with prior registration required.

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