Reevaluating the NBA GOAT debate: Beyond Jordan and LeBron
Kevin Merida explores why the legendary Celtic Bill Russell should be part of the GOAT debate — for his skills and bravery on and off the court.
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Christian Sands brings “electricity” to the Charles River Jazz Festival
Christian Sands grew up in New England and took up piano when he was six years old. Now 36, he’s recorded with Christian McBride, Gregory Porter, and many others. His latest album is Embracing Dawn and he’ll be performing Saturday July 12 at the Charles River Jazz Festival in Allston.
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State Auditor Diana DiZoglio talks her newly mastered song, the power of music
Massachusetts State Auditor Diana DiZoglio joins The Culture Show host Jared Bowen to talk about the influence of music in her life. Also, arts and culture journalist Joyce Kulhawik discusses the full list of Oscar nominees, and the British consul general to New England joins for a Robert Burns explainer. -
Remembering MLK in art beyond The Embrace
Julia Swanson of Art Walk Boston joins The Culture Show to map out where to find public art in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Also, Jha D Amazi talks about the importance of public memorials -
Good songs about sobriety for Dry January
For Dry January, a former pop critic for The New Yorker suggests great songs about not drinking. Many are by musicians who have been sober for decades.
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