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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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Breaking Down Florence Price's Piano Sonata
Host Scott Yoo and pianist Michelle Cann break down Florence Price's Piano Sonata.| 3:56 -
The Lost Manuscripts of Composer Florence Price
Scott Yoo travels Arkansas to examine Florence Price's lost manuscripts.| 4:15 -
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Episode 33, Season 10<br> NFTs, Ukrainian artist Lesia Sochor, and more
NFTs, Ukrainian artist Lesia Sochor, and more| 26:46
