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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 'Time To Shine,' Black Violin Focuses On The Light
Kev Marcus and Wil Baptiste — two artists from Fort Lauderdale, Fla. — met 25 years ago, in a high school orchestra class. Growing up, neither one had had… -
Arts This Week: 'The Fall Of The House Of Usher,' 'Julia,' And 'Minari'
This week, Jared Bowen reviews a cinematic opera from BLO, a reimagining of “Miss Julie” from ArtsEmerson, and the breakout film from last year’s Sundance Film Festival, “Minari.” -
Hayley Williams Sings Herself Back To Life
On 'Flowers for Vases / descanos,' she builds a new language from grief
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Jamie Lee Curtis Wins Career Achievement Award
Watch Jamie Lee Curtis accept Movies for Grownups' Career Achievement Award.| 1:36 -
Michelle Yeoh Wins Best Actress
Michelle Yeoh wins the Movies for Grownups Award for Best Actress.| 3:31 -
Judd Hirsch Accepts Best Supporting Actor Award
Judd Hirsch wins the Movies for Grownups Award for Best Supporting Actor.| 2:47 -
Episode 3, Season 1<br> Culture Wars
Experience the 1990s and the unstoppable rise in the popularity of Hip Hop.