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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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Black Owned Bos opens holiday pop-up shop to support small businesses
After about two years in the digital space, the platform takes another foray into the brick-and-mortar world. -
Under The Radar Book Club: Douglas Wolk's 'All of the Marvels: A Journey to the Ends of The Biggest Story Ever Told'
Our November selection for "Bookmarked: The Under the Radar Book Club." -
How a pasta mural took shape in East Somerville
Local artist Michael Talbot finds inspiration in life experiences and handmade Italian
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Changing Bobby to Bobbie in Broadway's "Company"
Listen to Katrina Lenk and Cynthia Nixon discuss gender-bending the character of Bobby.| 2:36 -
Changing Amy to Jamie in Broadway's "Company"
Matt Doyle discusses the decision to gender-bend "I'm Not Getting Married Today."| 2:43 -
Episode 39, Season 10<br> Tech: Tabitha Soren, Greek and Roman Galleries, and more
Tech: Tabitha Soren, Greek and Roman Galleries, Fatimah Tuggar, and Steve Koppel| 26:46 -
Episode 4, Season 6<br> Ruthie Foster
Ruthie Foster can make you think you’re hearing favorite songs for the first time.| 24:41
