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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People behind The Embrace want the sculpture to spur action, keep alive Kings' legacy in Boston
King Boston's Embrace Ideas festival featured Hank Wills Thomas, the man behind The Embrace monument. -
The 24th Roxbury Film Festival celebrates films by, for and about people of color
RoxFilm's schedule is packed with 80 films this year, ranging from documentaries to animation. -
Uncovering the story of Ona Judge, enslaved by Martha Washington
Author Ray Anthony Shepard wrote a children's book about her escape to New Hampshire.
GBH Music
More Culture Programs
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Yannick Reminisces About His Musical Childhood
Yannick reminisces about his artistic upbringing and how he fell in love with music.| 1:34 -
"I Couldn't Be Happier"
Cynthia Erivo performs "I Couldn't Be Happier" from the Broadway musical "Wicked."| 3:26 -
"What Is This Feeling?"
Amber Riley and Gabrielle Ruiz perform "What Is This Feeling?" from the musical "Wicked."| 2:55 -
