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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From slams to sidewalks, poetry is alive in Greater Boston
Readings, open mics and contests abound in the Boston area as popularity for poetry continues to grow. -
How American English has borrowed, stolen, and evolved into an imperial language
Linguistic experts discuss the history of the English language and how the meaning of words evolve over time. -
From Basquiat to Broadway, a look at hip-hop's influence over 50 years
Born in the Bronx in 1973, hip-hop is now a global force that continues to inspire artists.
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