This week on “BETA,” …Producer Joseph Patel joins us to discuss his documentary,“Sly Lives!” It pays tribute to the groundbreaking musician SlyStone.
And Sara Sligar takes us inside her modern gothic novel, “Vantage Point,” which has it all – wealth, status, power…and a curse.
Also, musician and Wisconsin native Phil Cook talks with us about his latest album, “Appalachia Borealis.”
The musical genius of Sly Stone
Sara Sligar’s ‘Vantage Point’ explores family, identity and technology
Phil Cook finds a path forward with the piano meditations of ‘Appalachia Borealis’
Episode Credits
- Doug Gordon Host
- Brad Kolberg Executive Producer
- Steve Gotcher Technical Director
- Joseph Patel Guest
- Sara Sligar Guest
- Phil Cook Guest
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