MUSIC

We speak to Tim Eriksen about the upcoming Western Mass Sacred Harp Convention and the large swath of other things he's up to in the 413, and talk with the Word Nerd about the differences between "me and you" and "you and I."

A collective of musicians, the Refugee Orchestra Project, held a 10th anniversary performance Sunday at Mechanics Hall in Worcester, Mass. The orchestra uses music to demonstrate how refugees from across the world play an important role in culture and society.

We learn about the Nolumbeka Project's event, "Sharing Mohican Knowledge and Presence in the Berkshires," celebrate the UMass Theater Guild, connect theater to community with the Policy Playhouse, and hear live music with Madison Curbelo.

We hear live music with the Blues legend Corey Harris, try wines with winemaker Filipa Pato at Provisions, and take a look at Merriam-Webster's new slang dictionary webpage.

We take a visit to the Berkshire Athenaeum to see the impact of welcoming an on-site social worker, find out about music groups Sweet Honey in the Rock and Young@Heart Chorus are coming together to honor the late Evelyn Harris, and ponder trees and eclipses with Mr. Universe.

In a new album, the Ukranian-born, New York-based pianist and composer Vadim Neselovskyi channels the horror and hope he's felt since Russia's incursion.

On his new album, the violinist completely rethinks The Lark Ascending by Ralph Vaughan Williams, and leans into old folk songs with the help of Sam Amidon.

The classic spiritual conjures themes of freedom and resilience, which flow through a conversation between pianist Lara Downes and the founder of the Equal Justice Initiative.

We talk to musician and composer Sunny Jain about his newest project, "Wild Wild East," visit Hager's Farm Market for the latest Local Hero Spotlight and explore the word "orient" with the Word Nerd.

We hear live music from Mtali Banda and talk to author John Sayles about his book, "Crucible."