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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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Frustrations on the T become a laughing matter in Somerville musical
"T: An MBTA Musical" is on stage at the Rockwell Theater in Somerville through December -
Arts This Week: Exploring spaces real and imagined
Jared Bowen recommends a two-person exhibition of tapestries, visits a survey of one of today's singular photographers and explores an open air museum featuring 75 large-scale murals. -
New short film explores Boston's role in long, dark history of scalping Indigenous people
'Bounty' premieres with virtual screenings at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. on Nov. 10.
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Episode 4, Season 3<br> How Do R&B Singers Create Background Vocals? ft. Linda Diaz
Host Linda Diaz discusses some ICONIC backing vocals from our favorite R&B songs.| 8:26 -
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Gloria Estefan & more read Richard Blanco’s "Looking for The Gulf Motel" with Elisa New.| 25:02 -
Episode 24, Season 10<br> "First Children," "Riveted," and more
"First Children: Caroline and John Jr. in the Kennedy White House," "Riveted," and more| 26:46
