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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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On 'Broken Harvest,' Madison Cunningham Is Hopeful For A Fresh Start
There's a feeling that young adults living through this pandemic might find especially familiar — being ready to come into your own, and then suddenly… -
Dolly Parton Says She Turned Down Presidential Medal Of Freedom — Twice
Last fall, former President Barack Obama told Stephen Colbert that he was "shocked" Dolly Parton hadn't gotten a Presidential Medal of Freedom during his… -
'An American Project': For Decades, Dawoud Bey Has Chronicled Black Life
Here's a tip: If you're looking at one of Dawoud Bey's images, the photographer suggests you look not at the face, but at the hands: "Hands are very…
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Carla Hayden Presents The Gershwin Award to Joni Mitchell
Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden presents the Gershwin Prize to Joni Mitchell.| 2:56 -
Marcus Mumford Performs Carey
Marcus Mumford performs "Carey" at the 2023 Gershwin Prize concert honoring Joni Mitchell.| 3:32 -
Graham Nash Performs A Case of You
Graham Nash performs "A Case of You" at the 2023 Gershwin Prize concert for Joni Mitchell.| 5:01 -
Joni Mitchell's Gershwin Prize Acceptance Speech
Singer and songwriter Joni Mitchell accepts the 2023 Gershwin Prize for Popular Song.| 0:51
