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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Alton Brown on the overuse of ‘yes, chef’ and his new book of essays
Alton Brown brings humor, science and history to his new book “Food for Thought: Essays and Ruminations.” -
Boston rock icon Peter Wolf reflects on the death of onetime roommate David Lynch
Wolf and Lynch shared a Boston apartment as students in the 1960's. -
An Acton museum invites kids and families with disabilities to discover
Sensory friendly and accessible programs are becoming more common at museums and cultural institutions.
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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.
