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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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The Met Considers Selling Its Art To Stave Off Financial Shortfall
The pandemic is causing The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York to consider selling its artwork to cover operational costs as it falls short of $150… -
Happy Birthday To The Phillips Collection, America's First Museum Of Modern Art
One hundred years ago, America's first museum of modern art opened in a private mansion in Washington, D.C. Founder Duncan Phillips was an early collector… -
Vanessa Leroy Once Used Daydreaming To Escape. Now, It's The Heart Of Her Photography
In November 2014, Vanessa Leroy was out photographing protests against police brutality in Boston. Three months earlier, a police officer in Ferguson,…
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Episode 3922, Season 39<br> Mountain Rhapsody
Splendid pastel colors and cozy wintry foliage in this mountain painting. -
Episode 3921, Season 39<br> Winter Bliss
A lovey soft mountain scene inside an oval setting. -
Episode 3920, Season 39<br> Autumn Fantasy
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Episode 3915, Season 39<br> New Day's Dawn
Experience the quiet golden beauty of rustic field house and more.
