From funk to gospel to soul, Sly Stone captured the beauty and chaos of the human experience
Sly Stone’s radical joy, music and message live on in a time that still needs it.
Sign up for GBH newsletters
GBH offers several newsletters focused on the topics that matter to you.
Culture in the News
Omar Thomas on making “Griot Songs” at GBH
Omar Thomas is a large ensemble composer who’s had work commissioned by Eastman New Jazz Ensemble, the Boston Gay Men’s Chorus, and the Colorado Symphony Orchestra. His newest album, “Griot Songs,” was recorded entirely in the GBH Fraser Performance Studio. He spoke to Al Davis and Va Lynda Robinson about the process.
-
Sunday's Oscars Make History With Diverse Nominations
The 93rd Academy Awards sets a record for representation from people of color. -
Arts This Week: Mel Kendrick And Frontline Songs
Jared Bowen takes us through a retrospective of the work of Mel Kendrick and shares a new track from Frontline Songs. -
Boston Public Library To Eliminate Late Fees For All Patrons
Late fees discourage patrons from visiting the library, even if the amount owed is small, says BPL Director of Library Services Michael Colford
GBH Music
More Culture Programs
-
Episode 102, Season 1<br> Ancient Rome
The Romans gave Europe its first taste of a common culture—and awe-inspiring art.| 55:16 -
Episode 101, Season 1<br> Stone Age to Ancient Greece
As the Ice Age glaciers melted, European civilization was born—and with it, so was art.| 58:01 -
Episode 6, Season 11<br> Sing Street, Beyond King Tut, and more
Sing Street, Beyond King Tut, and more| 26:46 -
