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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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Open Studio: Exploring light and space with art pioneers
Open Studio with Jared Bowen marvels at the art of light and discusses ongoing effects of the pandemic on the arts. -
Arts This Week: Exploring light art and the MFA's new ancient world
GBH Executive Arts Editor Jared Bowen discusses new exhibits featuring generational artists. -
Ronnie Spector of The Ronettes has died at age 78
Singer Ronnie Spector, who founded the girl group The Ronettes in 1961, has died after a brief battle with cancer. She was 78."Our beloved earth angel,…
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