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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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Arts This Week: The immersive world of Van Gogh and a poet laureate's new collection
This week, GBH Executive Arts Editor Jared Bowen talks poetry, a new kind of flower power by way of Vincent van Gogh, and how the local arts scene is riding out another wave of COVID-19. -
A man who allegedly stole hundreds of unpublished book manuscripts now faces charges
For five years, a man who worked in publishing tricked authors and industry insiders into sending him hundreds of unpublished manuscripts, including one… -
The January drop: Stream a Moby Dick marathon, take a hike and more
This month's slate of events take place largely outside, alone, or under the auspices of videochat facilitators.
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Tony Kushner and Rita Moreno Discuss "West Side Story"
Tony Kushner and Rita Moreno discuss Kushner's screenplay for "West Side Story."| 4:02 -
Lily Tomlin Accepts Career Achievement Award
Lily Tomlin accepts the Career Achievement Award at the Movies for Grownups Awards 2022.| 3:19 -
Episode 8, Season 3<br> Sonnet IV; I shall forget you presently, my dear, by Millay
Leslie Jamison, Olivia Gatwood, & more read a sonnet by Millay with host Elisa New.| 25:41 -
Episode 6, Season 3<br> Why Is Brandy Called the “Vocal Bible”?
Learn about Brandy Norwood's vocal technique and her lasting impact on the music industry.| 11:13
