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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Open Studio: Race in America as seen through artists’ eyes
Open Studio with Jared Bowen takes viewers inside the creative process. -
Book Club: Kevin Nguyen's "New Waves"
Our September pick for "Bookmarked: The Under the Radar Book Club." -
In two local productions, society gets scrutinized on the stage
The latest happenings in and around Boston’s arts and culture scene.
GBH Music
More Culture Programs
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Audra McDonald - "Climb Ev'ry Mountain"
Audra McDonald and the American Pops Orchestra perform "Climb Ev'ry Mountain."| 2:46 -
Brian Stokes Mitchell - "Make Them Hear You"
Brian Stokes Mitchell and the American Pops Orchestra perform "Make Them Hear You."| 2:43 -
Juanes - "Para Tu Amor"
Juanes and the American Pops Orchestra perform his hit song, "Para Tu Amor."| 1:57 -
Digital Extra: Morgan James - "Beautiful City"
Morgan James and the American Pops Orchestra perform "Beautiful City."| 4:20
