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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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Frontline Workers Connect Through Songwriting During The Pandemic
Frontline Songs offers doctors and nurses relief through a unique program that brings them together to make music. -
Arts This Week: 'Hype Man' And 'Beethoven In Beijing'
This week, Jared Bowen reviews a cinematic adaptation of Company One’s “Hype Man: A Break Beat Play” produced with the American Repertory Theater. Plus, a preview of “Beethoven in Beijing” presented by “Great Performances” on PBS. -
How American Towns Are Reinventing Their Future
The HBO documentary "Our Towns" tells the stories of eight communities across the country, as they look towards uncertain futures.
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