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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Mr. Mike's Merry Mix 2023: Our annual review of peculiar holiday music
Under the Radar presents Mike Wilkins' 34th annual mix of quirky holiday songs. Spoiler: Mariah Carey did not make the cut. -
Alex Edelman is bringing his comedy back home to Boston
Brookline native Alex Edelman joins GBH's Jared Bowen to talk about his Broadway hit, "Just for Us." -
Music, photography from across the Jewish diaspora reach Boston for Hanukkah
The art highlighted in Boston this season reflects the vast geographical diversity of Judaism.
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Episode 4905, Season 49<br> Jorge Drexler
Award-winning Latin music star Jorge Drexler showcases his album Tinta y Tiempo.| 53:26 -
Sting on "Message In A Bottle"
Sting discusses the core messages behind the dance program "Message in a Bottle."| 1:15 -
ZooNation Dance Performance to Sting's "Message In A Bottle"
In this dance show, three siblings call on fellow refugees to protest their situation.| 2:48 -
Kate Prince's ZooNation Performs to Fields of Gold by Sting
A family celebrates the marriage of their brother, set to the music of Sting.| 1:26
