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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 Autumn-Winter Shows Must Go On: Paris Fashion Week In The Time Of Corona
Paris Fashion Week, the last of the autumn-winter 2021 womenswear shows that take place in the U.S. and Europe, has pressed on with a mix of digital… -
On A Remote Island, A Music School Flourishes
Pianist Mahani Teave returned home to Easter Island to teach children -
'Year of the Beast': How Tara Wray Used Photography To 'Process Fear And Uncertainty'
Photographer Tara Wray wanted to capture 2020, the year that had everyone on their toes, in her own way. So she created Year of the Beast — a book that…
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