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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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Boston Pops seek to honor community and tradition in their holiday return to Symphony Hall
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Boston’s artists pay tribute to ‘true genius’ Stephen Sondheim
While Sondheim is synonymous with New York — it is both his birthplace and home to his many Broadway hits — the Tony, Grammy, Pulitzer Prize and Academy Award winner also had ties to Boston. -
The Father of Music Festivals: The life and legacy of pioneer George Wein
A tribute to music impresario George Wein, founder of the Newport Jazz Festival, who died last September.
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