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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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'We Will Not Take Anything For Granted': A Celtic Sojourn's Brian O'Donovan On A Year Of COVID-19
O'Donovan says he's optimistic that we are reemerging from the pandemic. -
Will COVID Revolutionize Boston Architecture?
Windows that open. Roof decks and better outdoor spaces. The days of packing them in with cubicles may be coming to an end as COVID changes what building safety means. -
2021 Grammy Awards: The Full List Of Winners
The complete list of winners of the 63rd annual Grammy Awards, presented on March 14, 2021, is below.The 2021 Grammy Awards will be handed out across a…
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