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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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As Pandemic Restrictions Lift, Local Movie Theaters Are Still Waiting To Exhale
Despite the closure of two theaters in Boston, local theaters say the mood is mostly cautious optimism. -
Arts This Week: Images Make Music At A Seaport Photography Exhibition
This week, Jared Bowen brings us an outdoor photography exhibition in the Seaport District. Plus, a celebration of queer identity with “Alice in Rainbowland” and an operatic new miniseries from Boston Lyric Opera. -
Inaugural Roxbury Poetry Festival Takes Flight Saturday
Organizers hope this year will begin a biennial literary event celebrating creative musings from Boston artists.
GBH Music
More Culture Programs
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Piotr Beczała Performs "La donna è mobile"
Piotr Beczała sings the Duke's Act III aria in "Rigoletto."| 2:17 -
"Cortigiani, vil razza dannata" from "Rigoletto"
Quinn Kelsey sings Rigoletto’s Act II aria "Cortigiani, vil razza dannata."| 4:32 -
A Vietnam Medic's Journey
Hear the experiences of U.S. Army combat medic Francis Whitebird while serving in Vietnam. -
John Doyle - “Willie Taylor”
John Doyle, Andrew Finn Magill, and Will MacMorran play the ballad “Willie Taylor.”| 3:22
