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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From Banksy to Boston: How art activism is transforming city walls and public spaces
Meet the local artists who are blending art with activism in Greater Boston and beyond. -
Open Studio: Gender equity in jazz and Nixon in (Gish Jen's) China
Watch the latest episode of Open Studio tonight at 8:30 p.m. on GBH 2, or stream live right here on our website. -
Arts This Week: The sound of music, from hip-hop to Haiti
Jared Bowen talks on an electrifying new performance by Freestyle Love Supreme, as well as a local production of “Once on This Island” and a sneak peek into what’s coming up on Open Studio.
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"I Think An Empty Theatre is Exciting"
Broadway stars remember what it was like to arrive to the theatre before the audience.| 4:26 -
Carol Burnett Meets George Abbott
As a student, Carol Burnett predicted she would work with George Abbott.| 4:50 -
Episode 5, Season 1<br> On the Wall
Take an in-depth look at the relationship between art and commerce.| 56:02 -
Episode 6, Season 1<br> On the Net
Where does music photography sit in the contemporary, popular culture landscape?| 55:07
