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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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Renée Fleming performs "Funny How Dreams Have a Way"
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Kelli O'Hara & Joyce DiDonato sing "How is it possible?"
Kelli O'Hara and Joyce DiDonato perform "How is it possible?" from "The Hours."| 1:43 -
Renée Fleming, Kelli O’Hara, & Joyce DiDonato Perform a Trio
Renée Fleming, Kelli O’Hara, and Joyce DiDonato perform the final trio from "The Hours."| 1:26
