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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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Dissecting Kanye West's Turning Point, In Microscopic Detail
When America took to the polls in record numbers to vote in last November's historic election, the fate of the nation wasn't the only thing hanging in the… -
Libraries Are Key Tools For People Getting Out of Prison, Even During A Pandemic
Almost 28 years ago, Lee and Dennis Horton were accused of a robbery and a murder in a Philadelphia bar. They were convicted and sent to prison. It was… -
Composer Malek Jandali Considers Syria's Civil War, A Decade On
Composer and classical pianist Malek Jandali was raised in Homs, Syria, where he was visiting his family in 2011. During that trip, Jandali was first…
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