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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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Encore Book Club: Tochi Onyebuch's Novel 'Riot Baby'
An encore presentation of our February Book Club. -
Julia Watson: What Can We Learn From Indigineous Design Developed Over Generations?
Part 3 of the TED Radio Hour episode It Takes TimeFor generations, Indigenous people have used slow but sophisticated technology to build elaborate… -
Dave Grohl Talks Foo Fighters' New Saturday-Night Party Album, 'Medicine At Midnight'
Last year was supposed to be a big one for Foo Fighters – it was the band's 25th anniversary, with a huge tour planned and a new album to play through.…
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