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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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Community Spread Of COVID-19 Is 'Avoidable Tragedy,' Says Museum of Science President Tim Ritchie
Ritchie said his museum and other cultural institutions showed how to "live safely in COVID times." -
3 Grammy Contenders Share Outrage At All-White Category, Decline Nominations
Three of the five acts nominated for the 2021 Best Children's Album Grammy Award are saying "no thanks." They're upset that the contenders in their… -
Encore: Kathy Iandoli's 'God Save The Queens' Gives Back The Mic To The Women Of Hip-Hop
Almost from the beginning, the story of women in hip-hop has been sidelined, diminished, or erased.
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Episode 1505, Season 15<br> Rewind & Play
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Episode 1504, Season 15<br> The Sound of Masks
This film features a Mozambican man’s commitment to preserving the art of Mapiko dancing.
