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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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Brattle Theatre Executive Director: Outpouring Of Community Support Was Like 'It's A Wonderful Life'
Ned Hinkle and Ivy Moylan joined Boston Public Radio to talk about making it through COVID-19 and the programming they have scheduled for the year ahead. -
Arts This Week: Firelei Báez Rises From The Deep At The ICA Watershed
Jared Bowen brings us a large-scale installation at the ICA Watershed and gives us a first look at “Club Sandwich,” the New Hampshire venue entertainer John Davidson is launching. -
Bob Ross And The Death And Life Of Great Virtual Art Galleries
Data visualizer Connor Rothschild spent two months putting together a virtual gallery of Bob Ross paintings that earned internet accolades. But then there was a problem.
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