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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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The History And Cycle Of Police Violence In America
Historian and author Elizabeth Hinton speaks about her latest book. -
23rd Roxbury Film Festival Celebrates Black Voices In Film
This year's festival returns with a mixture of in-person and virtual events. -
Arts This Week: Titans of American Art On View As The Addison Turns 90
This week, Jared Bowen brings us through the Addison Gallery’s 90th anniversary exhibition in Andover. Plus, Dawoud Bey and Alice Neel showings in Manhattan.
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Episode 38, Season 10<br> Brandywine Workshop, Melissa Etheridge, and more
Brandywine Workshop, Singer Melissa Etheridge, "The Bomb-itty of Errors," and more| 26:46 -
The Merry Wives' Revenge on Falstaff
Madam Ford and Madam Page get their revenge on Falstaff in the laundry room.| 4:08 -
Adapting Merry Wives For Today's Audiences
Hear from the cast and crew behind Merry Wives about they made the play resonate today.| 5:06
