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.
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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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Author and director John Waters on free speech and pushing the envelope with humor
"I make fun of the things I love," he said. -
Immersive art and music experience coming to Cambridge's Longy School of Music
"Adopt and Adapt" is set for Saturday, April 30 -
Open Studio: Iranian artist Arghavan Khosravi and playwright Matthew López
Open Studio takes viewers inside the creative process, offering a blend of profiles, performances and contemporary exhibitions by artists in Greater Boston, New England and across the country.
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Sara Bareilles Performs "You've Got a Friend"
Sara Bareilles performed "You've Got a Friend" on the 2021 National Memorial Day Concert. -
Kathy Baker Tells the Story of Diane Carlson
Kathy Baker tells the story of Vietnam nurse Diane Carlson on the 2021 concert. -
Tray Wellington - Big Sciota
African American banjo phenom Tray Wellington plays a folk tune with his instructor.| 2:33 -
Episode 41, Season 9<br> 54th Regiment Memorial, The American Heritage Museum, & more
54th Regiment Memorial, The American Heritage Museum, the Salem Witch trials, and more...| 26:46