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Culture in the News
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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Alyda Gilkey On The Life And Legacy Of Her Son David, Who Put 'Pictures On The Radio'
To the world, his friends and in his work, David Gilkey was good-humored, loyal, brave, meticulous, at times a little manic, and deeply sensitive.The late… -
Even In Isolation, Rhye Makes Music For Us To Come Together
Home: It's where a lot of us have been spending our time since March 2020. For Mike Milosh, leader of the R&B music collective Rhye, the word has taken on… -
Let HBO's 'Painting With John' Gouache Over You
"Bob Ross was wrong," grumbles musician/actor John Lurie, in a voice grown so gravelly it's like listening to a rock tumbler. It's late at night, he's…
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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 21, Season 11<br> In Living Color: The Obama portraits come to Boston
We head to the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston to see the Obama Portraits| 26:46
