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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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Boise State Meistersingers - "Calling My Children Home"
The Boise State Meistersingers perform "Calling My Children Home."| 3:27 -
Joaquina Kalukango - "The Impossible Dream"
Joaquina Kalukango performs "The Impossible Dream" from the musical "Man of La Mancha."| 3:07 -
Brett Young - "You Ain't Here To Kiss Me"
Brett Young perform his original "You Ain't Here to Kiss Me."| 3:47 -
Ohio University Singers - "Unclouded Day"
The Ohio University Singers perform the hymnal "Unclouded Day."| 2:46
