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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"Wunderbar" from "Kiss Me, Kate"
Divorced couple Lilli (Stephanie J. Block) and Fred (Adrian Dunbar) express their love.| 3:00 -
Episode 19, Season 52<br> Kiss Me, Kate
Experience this Cole Porter classic musical starring Tony winner Stephanie J. Block.| 2:29:53 -
Stephanie J. Block "So In Love"
Lilli realizes she is still in love with Fred in "Kiss Me, Kate."| 2:47 -
Episode 27, Season 2025<br> Readers Club | Ep. 205: We All Live Here | Jojo Moyes
PBS Books Readers Club welcomes international & New York Times best-selling author Jojo Moyes| 57:37
