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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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Cambridge 'Our Town, Our Stories' Captures Pandemic Life For Residents
In Cambridge, some residents gave voice to their experiences in a unique way — capturing this period in their lives in a play. -
Shuttered Venue Grants Are Coming In April, After A Long Wait
Most people in the live music industry were ecstatic when Congress passed the bipartisan Save Our Stages Act in December. It created a $15 billion grant… -
Arts This Week: 'A Brimful of Asha,' 'The Pink Unicorn' And 'The Father'
This week, we cover performances about family with local productions of “A Brimful of Asha” and “The Pink Unicorn.” Plus, a review of “The Father” starring Academy Award winners Anthony Hopkins and Olivia Colman.
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The First Socially Conscious Hip Hop Hit
'The Message' speaks to how people are living. -
Episode 4810, Season 48<br> The War on Drugs
Modern rockers The War On Drugs perform songs from their LP I Don’t Live Here Anymore.| 53:26 -
Producers Chuck D and Lorrie Boula on Hip Hop Turning 50
Executive Producers Chuck D and Lorrie Boula discuss Hip Hop's impact. -
Episode 4809, Season 48<br> Adrian Quesada: Boleros Psicodélicos
Producer Adrian Quesada and guest vocalists perform songs from Boleros Psicodelicos.| 53:26
