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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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Arts This Week: 'The Conjurors' Club' And 'The Kimono in Print: 300 Years of Japanese Design'
This week, Jared Bowen brings us the magic of “The Conjurors’ Club” and discusses “The Kimono in Print: 300 Years of Japanese Design” at the Worcester Art Museum. -
The Music Of 'Justice League' Is Its Own Epic Tale Of Death And Rebirth
A film composer gets a superheroic second chance -
Local Music Powerhouse Mimi Rabson On Composing, Performing, Collaborating And Teaching In The Pandemic
Mimi Rabson does it all as a musician. She plays violin, and electric violin, in just about every style imaginable. She’s a professor at the Berklee…
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Take a hike (on canvas) with painter Bob Ross.