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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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'Revolver' By Evan Schwartz: A Love Letter To Rock And Roll And John Lennon
Evan Schwartz has now entered the world of fiction with his newest book about a couple of high school lovers who end up on a collision course with their hero. -
Under The Radar Book Club: Beck Dorey-Stein's 'Rock the Boat'
Our September selection for “Bookmarked: The Under the Radar Book Club.” -
Arts This Week: Titian’s Masterpieces Reunite In Boston After 400 Years Apart
Plus, the ceramicist who’s upending the art form by melding it with graffiti.
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Jontavious Willis - “The World Is In a Tangle”
David Holt talks about country blues artist Jontavious Willis and joins him in a song.| 2:21 -
Episode 2, Season 6<br> Jontavious Willis
David visits with Jontavious Willis, a young country blues artist from Georgia.| 24:41 -
Episode 36, Season 10<br> Philip Guston Now, "Don't Eat the Mangos," and more
"Philip Guston Now," "Don't Eat the Mangos," and more| 26:46 -
David Holt, Paul Brown, Terri McMurray and "Sally Ann"
David Holt talks to Paul Brown and Terri McMurray. They play the fiddle tune “Sally Ann.”| 3:02
