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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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Dr. Seuss Enterprises Will Shelve 6 Books, Citing 'Hurtful' Portrayals
Dr. Seuss Enterprises will cease publishing six of the author's books — including And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street and If I Ran the Zoo —… -
Housing Projects And Empty Lots. How Chanell Stone Is Reframing Nature Photography
When most people think about traditional nature photography, black and white images of towering mountains and rushing rivers in the American West are… -
From Subway Graffiti To The MFA, Basquiat's Resurgent Legacy
The work of the Afro-Latino artist and his influence on today’s hip hop culture is highlighted in a new exhibition at Boston’s Museum of Fine Arts.
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