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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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When The Giants Of Indian Classical Music Collided With Psychedelic San Francisco
In May of 1970, at a San Francisco concert venue best known for reverberating with the sounds of the Grateful Dead and Jefferson Airplane, three masters… -
Even In Isolation, Rhye Makes Music For Us To Come Together
Home: It's where a lot of us have been spending our time since March 2020. For Mike Milosh, leader of the R&B music collective Rhye, the word has taken on… -
Let HBO's 'Painting With John' Gouache Over You
"Bob Ross was wrong," grumbles musician/actor John Lurie, in a voice grown so gravelly it's like listening to a rock tumbler. It's late at night, he's…
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The War And Treaty Performs "Up Yonder"
The War And Treaty performs "Up Yonder" at the 2023 National Memorial Day Concert. -
Yolanda Adams Performs "Count on Me"
Yolanda Adams performs "Count on Me" at the 2023 National Memorial Day Concert. -
Reach Out Moment with The War And Treaty
Reach out moment with Michael and Tanya Trotter of The War And Treaty at the 2023 Concert. -
The NSO Performs "The Armed Forces Medley"
The NSO performs "The Armed Forces Medley" at the 2023 National Memorial Day Concert.
