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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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You Might Be Ready To Forget 2020. This Film Reminds You Why You Shouldn't
From the pews of a church where white deacons once refused to seat African Americans, a group of Black singers in Alabama reminds us why preserving our… -
'Brother Robert' Reveals True Story Of Growing Up With Blues Legend Robert Johnson
Blues legend Robert Johnson has been mythologized as a backwoods loner, his talent the result of selling his soul to the devil. Wrong and wrong again,… -
Tony Rice, A Giant Of The Acoustic Guitar, Dead At 69
Tony Rice could seemingly do it all: sing, compose, play spot-on rhythm. But it was his guitar solos that just astounded audiences and fellow musicians…
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