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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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Andra Day On Portraying BilIie Holiday And The Enduring Strength Of 'Strange Fruit'
The song "Strange Fruit" was written by a man named Abel Meeropol in the 1930s — but it will forever be associated with Billie Holiday. The lyrics vividly… -
Pop Culture: Streaming Premieres, Allen V. Farrow, And Dolly Parton
Will one studio’s decision to stream its movies right away be a final blow for struggling movie theaters? This and more at our pop culture roundtable. -
Arts This Week: 'The Outwin,' 'Currents/Crosscurrents' and 'The Walking Plays'
This week, Jared Bowen brings us a Smithsonian exhibition on portraiture and an Addison Gallery exhibition you must see before it closes. Plus, an encapsulation of “The Walking Plays” presented by the Lyric Stage Company of Boston.
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More Culture Programs
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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.
