From funk to gospel to soul, Sly Stone captured the beauty and chaos of the human experience
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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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Boston's own 'Guster' to perform with Keith Lockhart and Boston Pops
The indie-rock band with a cult following has been going strong for more than 30 years. -
Once a race track, Suffolk Downs is now an outdoor music venue
The seasonal space, which can hold up to 8,500 concert goers, opens June 16th -
Three local librarians share their top summer reading picks
From regency romance to sci-fi thrillers, we gush over our favorite books of 2023 on this annual book club special.
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Episode 13, Season 2025
PBS Books Readers Club launches season two with award-winning author Shelby Van Pelt.| 1:07:40 -
Episode 5, Season 2025<br> Seeking Common Ground: Artificial Intelligence with Attorney General Kwame Raoul
Attorneys General across the United States discuss the future of Artificial Intelligence policy| 10:09 -
AGA Sizzle - Exploring AI with the Attorneys General
Attorneys General across the United States discuss the future of Artificial Intelligence policy| 10:09 -
Episode 5011, Season 50<br> Mickey Guyton / Carín León
A pair of trailblazers make ACL debuts: Country music’s Mickey Guyton and Latin star Carín León.| 53:25