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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Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum closes on heist anniversary
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Photographer Aïda Muluneh created public art for Boston's bus stops
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'Black Panther' costumer designer Ruth E. Carter makes history with second Oscar win
We look at the work of the Springfield, MA native, from the early films of Spike Lee to the wonders of Wakanda.
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