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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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On 'Time To Shine,' Black Violin Focuses On The Light
Kev Marcus and Wil Baptiste — two artists from Fort Lauderdale, Fla. — met 25 years ago, in a high school orchestra class. Growing up, neither one had had… -
Arts This Week: 'The Fall Of The House Of Usher,' 'Julia,' And 'Minari'
This week, Jared Bowen reviews a cinematic opera from BLO, a reimagining of “Miss Julie” from ArtsEmerson, and the breakout film from last year’s Sundance Film Festival, “Minari.” -
Hayley Williams Sings Herself Back To Life
On 'Flowers for Vases / descanos,' she builds a new language from grief
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