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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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We Need To Be Able To Feel
For one critic, 2020 scrambled long-held beliefs on objectivity and community. -
Arts This Week — 'Shen Wei: Painting in Motion' and 'Dave Cole: New Landscape'
This week, Jared Bowen reviews two museum exhibitions by artists with connections to Greater Boston. -
'Artists, Weirdos, Hellriders And Homies:' Thrasher Magazine Turns 40
Playboy.Glamour.O.Teen Vogue.All these magazines have something in common.They're no longer in print.While these — and many other — publications have…
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The Duchess of York Curses Richard III
The Duchess of York (Monique Holt) curses her son, Richard III (Danai Gurira).| 1:46 -
Creating an Inclusive Richard III
Danai Gurira, Ali Stroker and Monique Holt discuss diversity and inclusion in Richard III.| 1:57 -
Danai Gurira Performs Richard III's Opening Monologue
Danai Gurira performs the opening monologue of Richard III.| 2:35
