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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Basic Black: How can murals reflect communities of color?
Many muralists are involving residents in the process to develop greater unity and pride for their community. -
Amid a turkey shortage and rising food costs, we asked local chefs for Thanksgiving alternatives
The kitchen is your laboratory, and even more so on Thanksgiving. -
Open Studio: The MIT Museum reopens in Cambridge's tech hub
Watch the latest episode of Open Studio
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More Culture Programs
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Angels from the Realms of Glory
Watch Michael Maliakel perform "Angels from the Realms of Glory" with The Tabernacle Choir. -
The Christmas Story: Luke 2
British actress Lesley Nicol narrates the Nativity, for The Tabernacle Choir Christmas special: Joy. -
O Little One Sweet
Hear The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra's interpretation of “O Little One Sweet." -
God Help the Outcasts, (from The Hunchback of Notre Dame)
See Michael Maliakel perform "God Help the Outcasts" with The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra.
