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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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His Vaccine Story Inspired His Father To Write A Disney Classic
Before Julie Andrews first sang "A Spoonful of Sugar," its songwriter found inspiration for the iconic Mary Poppins tune in an unlikely place. The late… -
On 'Greenfields,' Barry Gibb Takes The Bee Gees' Legacy To Nashville
In more than four decades of music, Barry Gibb and his brothers Robin and Maurice created almost too many hits to count as the pop powerhouse the Bee… -
A Biden Cabinet Secretary For Arts? Advocates Are Hopeful
Arts and culture make up a huge, $877 billion industry that generates more than five million jobs across the country. But the amount of federal funding…
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