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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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Dr. Seuss Enterprises Will Shelve 6 Books, Citing 'Hurtful' Portrayals
Dr. Seuss Enterprises will cease publishing six of the author's books — including And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street and If I Ran the Zoo —… -
Housing Projects And Empty Lots. How Chanell Stone Is Reframing Nature Photography
When most people think about traditional nature photography, black and white images of towering mountains and rushing rivers in the American West are… -
From Subway Graffiti To The MFA, Basquiat's Resurgent Legacy
The work of the Afro-Latino artist and his influence on today’s hip hop culture is highlighted in a new exhibition at Boston’s Museum of Fine Arts.
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Episode 3904, Season 39<br> Old Country Mill
Using rich abundant colors, paint an old time mill. -
Episode 3903, Season 39<br> Grandpa's Barn
'Build' a detailed farmhouse with brush and paint. -
Episode 3901, Season 39<br> Mountain Seclusion
Bob Ross paints another masterpiece on black canvas. -
Episode 3902, Season 39<br> Deep Woods
Create a woodsy scene with lots of fog and little trickling waterfalls.
