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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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Will Consumers Cut The Cord On Streaming Services?
Streaming services got a big boost during the height of the COVID-19 lockdown. -
Book Club: Eric Nguyen's 'Things We Lost To The Water'
A discussion of our May selection for Bookmarked: The Under the Radar Book Club. -
'Museum Town’ Documents How MASS MoCA Revitalized An Old Mill Town
"It’s complicated to weave a contemporary art culture into a blue-collar town," says director Jennifer Trainer.
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Episode 1, Season 2022<br> Lionel Richie: Gershwin Prize
Watch Lionel Richie receive the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize.| 55:24 -
The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize Salutes Lionel Richie
This May, The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song salutes Lionel Richie.| 0:50 -
Lionel Richie Accepts the Gershwin Prize
Lionel Richie gives his acceptance speech for the 2022 Gershwin Prize.| 7:23 -
Episode 3, Season 6<br> Becky Buller
Meet Becky Buller, a powerhouse fiddler, bluegrass vocalist and songwriter.| 24:41