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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Alton Brown on the overuse of ‘yes, chef’ and his new book of essays
Alton Brown brings humor, science and history to his new book “Food for Thought: Essays and Ruminations.” -
Boston rock icon Peter Wolf reflects on the death of onetime roommate David Lynch
Wolf and Lynch shared a Boston apartment as students in the 1960's. -
An Acton museum invites kids and families with disabilities to discover
Sensory friendly and accessible programs are becoming more common at museums and cultural institutions.
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Episode 31, Season 2025<br> Gary Graff: 501 Essential Albums of the ‘80s
Author Gary Graff joins host Fred Nahhat to discuss his book, 501 Essential Albums of the '80s| 33:37 -
Episode 28, Season 2025<br> Summer Reads | LOC Youth Ambassador | Mac Barnett
Join PBS Books for a joyful, laugh-out-loud, and insightful conversation with Mac Barnett| 39:28 -
Episode 30, Season 2025<br> Summer Reads | LOC Youth Ambassador | Mac Barnett
Join PBS Books for a joyful and insightful conversation with Mac Barnett| 39:28 -
Episode 1, Season 17<br> Mother Suriname and The Changing Same
A double presentation of Mother Suriname and The Changing Same.| 1:25:32
