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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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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The September Drop: Soak in the sounds at JP Music Festival or catch one last outdoor movie this summer
Now is also a perfect time to learn how to ride a bike. -
J.K. Rowling's new book, about a transphobe who faces wrath online, raises eyebrows
J.K. Rowling, who rose to fame as the author of the Harry Potter series, is known for writing about magical subjects and fantasy worlds. But her latest… -
A sparkling, colorful Caribbean Carnival in Grove Hall
Revelers danced to Soca music and showed off colorful outfits.
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Episode 22, Season 9<br> Walter Isaacson, Todd Purdum, Anthony Tommasini, Alex Beam
A look back at interviews with authors and writers.| 26:46 -
Episode 21, Season 9<br> “The Gift,” Handel’s “Messiah,” “A Baroque Holiday”
The Boston Ballet’s, “The Gift,” Handel’s “Messiah,” Boston Baroque's, “A Baroque Holiday"| 26:46 -
Episode 12, Season 2<br> Dune, The Most Important Sci Fi Series Ever?
Learn about the history and adaptations of the 1965 novel DUNE.| 13:29 -
"Winter Wonderland" - Morgan James and APO
Morgan James and the American Pops Orchestra perform "Winter Wonderland."
