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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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Jeopardy is 'inherently unbalanced' says 5-time champ
Tom Nichols said the endless winning streaks are unfair. -
Local artists explore society’s most pressing issues at ICA Boston
The 2021 James and Audrey Foster Prize winners bring a sharp insight to current issues. -
Open Studio: The art of our ancient empires
Executive Arts Editor Jared Bowen gets a lesson on ancient art and teaching in the Boston Public School system.
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Episode 28, Season 2<br> Inside the Absurdist Mind of Kurt Vonnegut
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Episode 1, Season 3<br> The Wound-Dresser, by Walt Whitman
Tony Kushner, David Strathairn & more read Whitman’s “The Wound-Dresser” with Elisa New.| 25:11 -
"Heaven Help Us All"
Brandon Victor Dixon performs "Heaven Help Us All." -
"Maybe"
Brandon Victor Dixon performs "Maybe."
