From funk to gospel to soul, Sly Stone captured the beauty and chaos of the human experience
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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.
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As Pandemic Restrictions Lift, Local Movie Theaters Are Still Waiting To Exhale
Despite the closure of two theaters in Boston, local theaters say the mood is mostly cautious optimism. -
Arts This Week: Images Make Music At A Seaport Photography Exhibition
This week, Jared Bowen brings us an outdoor photography exhibition in the Seaport District. Plus, a celebration of queer identity with “Alice in Rainbowland” and an operatic new miniseries from Boston Lyric Opera. -
Inaugural Roxbury Poetry Festival Takes Flight Saturday
Organizers hope this year will begin a biennial literary event celebrating creative musings from Boston artists.
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Episode 4, Season 2022<br> Author Talk: Geraldine Brooks
A a conversation with distinguished author Geraldine Brooks.| 41:32 -
Episode 2, Season 2022<br> Author Talk: Juliet Menéndez
A conversation with acclaimed author Juliet Menéndez| 52:41 -
Episode 1, Season 2022<br> Author Talk: Lucinda Roy & Leslye Penelope
Leslye Penelope and Lucinda Roy discuss writing strong heroines, the festival and work.| 56:25 -
