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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The MFA brings the radiant works of Frank Bowling to Boston, along with overdue recognition
Plus, the ICA considers childhood, and breakdancing comes to the Greenway -
Open Studio: Indigenous Artist Rose B. Simpson makes her mark at the ICA
The mixed-media artist talks about her Indigenous identity and why she sees her sculptures as beings rather than objects. -
Open Studio: In the studio with wood worker Alison Croney Moses
Open Studio takes viewers into the world of Boston arts with GBH News Executive Arts Editor Jared Bowen
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Episode 8, Season 1<br> “Don’t Get Above Your Raisin’” (1984 – 1996)
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