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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Rajani LaRocca's picture book ‘Some of Us’ is her personal tribute to American democracy
The book was produced by three naturalized U.S. citizens and shares the many paths to becoming American. -
Upcoming Holocaust Museum Boston breaks ground downtown
The museum will focus on educating visitors and the community about the Holocaust. -
In a Pentucket school cafeteria, you can go to a one-night-only jazz club
David Schumacher, who has led Café Jazz for 25 years, brought the annual tradition with him from his own high school jazz band days.
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Military Choruses Perform "This Is My Country"
Military Choruses perform "This Is My Country" on the 2025 National Memorial Day Concert. -
Hosts Gary Sinise & Esai Morales Commemorate the 250th Anniversary of Our Nation's Service Branches
Gary Sinise and Esai Morales commemorate the 250th anniversary of our nation's service branches. -
Angel Blue Performs the National Anthem
Angel Blue performs the national anthem on the 2025 National Memorial Day Concert. -
A Tribute to WWII's Greatest Generation
Gary Sinise & Esai Morales honor those who served in WWII on the 2025 National Memorial Day Concert.
