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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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Beverly Cleary, Creator Of Ramona Quimby, Dies At 104
Children's author Beverly Cleary died Thursday in Carmel, Calif. She was 104 years old. Cleary was the creator of some of the most authentic characters in… -
'Music Is Music': A Rapper And A Conductor Cross Centuries In Louisville
How do traditional arts organizations respond to turbulent times?Louisville, Ky. has been a center of protest since Breonna Taylor was killed by police a… -
Arts This Week: Museum Of Russian Icons And Huntington Theatre Company
This week, Jared Bowen brings us two exhibitions at the Museum of Russian Icons and shares some exciting news from the Huntington Theatre Company.
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