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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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Episode 1503, Season 15<br> Bill Traylor: Chasing Ghosts
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Episode 1504, Season 15<br> The Sound of Masks
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Episode 1505, Season 15<br> Rewind & Play
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Episode 5, Season 4<br> What Do They Mean When They Call Hip Hop “Alternative”?
Dive into the world of alternative Hip Hop and explore how it relates to rap and R&B.| 13:01
