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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Reframing the disturbing history of gynecology through art
The Resilient Sisterhood Project has taken a leading role in raising awareness about the notorious medical experiments. -
Children at Vermont orphanage run by Catholic Church suffered violent abuse, new book reveals
Author Christine Kenneally said the abuse was invisible to the outside world -
From Medusa to Juliet, these authors are taking female characters out of the margins
Women have become the major players through reimagined works of classic fiction.
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Episode 4137, Season 41<br> Not Quite Spring
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Visit with Bob Ross as he paints a beautiful fall day down in the valley. -
Episode 14, Season 2024<br> "Just for the Summer" by Abby Jimenez
Author Abby Jimenez her romatic novel "Just for the Summer".| 26:48 -
Nadine Sierra performs "Ah! Je veux vivre"
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