Sound Barrier: Sylvester

Castro Famous

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Episode notes

A legendary Motown producer signs Sylvester to a record deal, and a new band helps him build a passionate local fanbase. Now he’s just gotta break through to the pop charts. But for an intersectional artist who’s too Black for mainstream radio, and too queer for Black radio, crossing over is a mighty challenge.

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