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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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Newport Folk Festival Returns To The Stage — With Precautions
The festival's capacity was cut in half, and proof of vaccination or a negative test is required for entry. -
Arts This Week: The Rose Art Museum Reopens At Brandeis University
Jared Bowen takes us through the reopening of the Rose Art Museum at Brandeis University and speaks with the artist behind the new Chinatown mural “Where We Belong.” -
MacKenzie Scott Is Giving Away Billions, Including To These Three Boston Arts Orgs
"It [the gift] just really means that our work is affirmed,” Harold Steward of The Theater Offensive said.
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Episode 31, Season 2<br> Toni Morrison’s Opus About Confronting a Terrible Past
To understand Beloved, we must first look at the author: Nobel Prize Winner Toni Morrison.| 9:41 -
Episode 34, Season 10<br> "Prison Nation," "Our Daughters Like Pillars," and more
"Prison Nation," "Our Daughters Like Pillars," and more| 26:46 -
The Jewish Tune That Inspired Composer Aaron Copland
Learn how Aaron Copland drew inspiration from his Jewish roots.| 4:22
