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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This school year, getting kids to sing at holiday concerts is harder than ever
Because of the pandemic, most younger students are singing in class for the first time. -
Boston LGBTQ+ documentary film festival showcases history not taught in schools
Wicked Queer executive director says 2022 is "the year of the queer documentary." -
'Into the Breeches' is a laugh-out-loud love letter to the theater
A heartwarming story about women actors trying to keep their Boston theater alive during World War II.
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More Culture Programs
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Jazz Improvisation with Clayton Cameron
Scott sends Stewart Goodyear to practice his improvisation exercises with Clayton Cameron.| 2:56 -
Scott Yoo Plays Mozart’s Violin Sonata, K. 305
Scott Yoo performs an excerpt from Mozart's Violin Sonata, K. 305.| 3:39 -
Episode 12, Season 9<br> The Salem Witch Trials, Richard Haynes' “Whispering Quilts"
The Salem Witch Trials at PEM, Artist Richard Haynes' new exhibition “Whispering Quilts”| 26:46 -
Authors Discuss American Ingenuity
Authors weigh in on this year's festival theme, American ingenuity.
