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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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Handel's "Messiah," with Boston Baroque
Ring in the holidays with Boston Baroque’s celebrated annual holiday tradition, Handel’s Messiah.Martin Pearlman’s GRAMMY®-nominated interpretation… -
Basic Black: Holiday films and representation
This time of year, new movies are a way to bond with family and friends. -
Sack O' Songs: Our annual review of quirky holiday songs
These are not the traditional carols you're used to hearing on the radio.
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More Culture Programs
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Episode 1, Season 6<br> David Holt, Paul Brown, Terri McMurray
David Holt talks to Paul Brown and Terri McMurray. They play the fiddle tune “Sally Ann.”| 24:41 -
Samba and Brazilian Maxixe with Sergio Assad
Scott Yoo travels to Chicago to learn about the music that shaped composer Sergio Assad.| 4:15 -
Breaking Down Classical Indian Music: Raga and Tala
Reena Esmail breaks down the difference between raga and tala in Indian music.| 5:39 -
Episode 35, Season 10<br> Artist Arghavan Khosravi, Matthew López on "The Inheritance"
Iranian artist Arghavan Khosravi and playwright Matthew Lopez| 26:46
