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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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What Does Daft Punk Leave Behind?
On Monday, the ur-French-dance-music duo Daft Punk announced – via the slick and typically cryptic video above, featuring a dramatic self-destruct… -
'Black Art' Chronicles A Pivotal Exhibition And Its Lasting Impact On Black Artists
Central to the new documentary Black Art: In the Absence of Light is a pivotal art exhibition that debuted in 1976."Two Centuries of Black American Art"… -
Arts Groups Must 'Break Down Barriers To Access,' Incoming BSO Head Says
Gail Samuel is set to become CEO of the Boston Symphony Orchestra in June.
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