In 1969, Boston witnessed the birth of George Clinton and the Funkadelics live on air
Legendary funk musician George Clinton shares details on the anniversary of the group's "Say Brother" performance — and first psychedelic experience.
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A Christmas Celtic Sojourn welcomes back live audiences
Brian O'Donovan joined GBH's All Things Considered to talk about the return to live shows — plus the virtual option they're keeping from last year. -
A Celtic Sojourn's Brian O'Donovan remembers Mass. folk musicians Scott Alarik and Bill Staines
The two prominent figures "left behind a legacy of a gentle approach to music." -
The beat goes on: local musicians return — in person — to the Boston Music Awards
The 2021 awards show brought artists together from all over New England to celebrate the music community, after last year’s awards were held virtually due to the pandemic.
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Behind the Scenes Interview with CeCe Winans
CeCe Winans during her remote shoot for the 2020 National Memorial Day Concert. -
Episode 7, Season 2<br> This Is Just to Say, by William Carlos Williams
Williams' poem “This is Just to Say” is only 28 words and ireads like a refrigerator note.| 26:49 -
Mass: The Short Documentary
Learn the full story of how Jackie K Onassis commissioned Leonard Bernstein to write Mass.| 4:50 -
The Origin of Leonard Bernstein's "Mass"
Learn about why Leonard Bernstein wrote the musical and its premiere at the Kennedy Center| 2:58
