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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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Arts This Week: MassArt X SoWa, 'Black Beans Project' And Karl Stevens
This week, Jared Bowen tours a new gallery in Boston’s South End, reviews a world premiere play and explores the work of graphic novelist Karl Stevens. -
Arts This Week: Ruth E. Carter And 'Voices From The Land'
This week, Jared Bowen takes us through the costume designs of Ruth E. Carter at New Bedford Art Museum and gives us a sample of “Voices From The Land” presented by Shelter Music Boston. -
Why Lowell Native Olympia Dukakis Loved The Stage
In 2013, Jared Bowen sat down with Dukakis for Open Studio as she prepared for a role in Shakespeare and Company’s 'Mother Courage and Her Children.'
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Episode 106, Season 1<br> The Modern Age
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Episode 104, Season 1<br> The Renaissance
Around 1400, Europe rediscovered the aesthetics of ancient Greece and Rome.| 55:36 -
Episode 105, Season 1<br> Baroque
The art of "divine" kings and popes tells the story of a Europe in transition.| 55:16 -
Episode 102, Season 1<br> Ancient Rome
The Romans gave Europe its first taste of a common culture—and awe-inspiring art.| 55:16
