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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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Music That Moves From Despair To Hope
What we experienced in the U.S. this past week is upsetting on a number of levels. So as I've done before, here's some music to try help us cope and make… -
Arts This Week: Binge 'City Hall,' 'Ma Rainey's Black Bottom,' 'Sound of Metal' And More
This week, Executive Arts Editor Jared Bowen brings you a shortlist of fantastic films that are available to stream now. -
Tracy Chapman Wins Lawsuit Against Nicki Minaj
Singer-songwriter Tracy Chapman has won her case against hip-hop star Nicki Minaj over Chapman's claims that Minaj took her work without…
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