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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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Handel's "Messiah," with Boston Baroque
Ring in the holidays with Boston Baroque’s celebrated annual holiday tradition, Handel’s Messiah.Martin Pearlman’s GRAMMY®-nominated interpretation… -
Basic Black: Holiday films and representation
This time of year, new movies are a way to bond with family and friends. -
Sack O' Songs: Our annual review of quirky holiday songs
These are not the traditional carols you're used to hearing on the radio.
GBH Music
More Culture Programs
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"Don't Rain on My Parade"/"I'm the Greatest Star"
Shoshana Bean performs a Barbra Streisand movie medley. -
Episode 2, Season 3<br> How Black Culture Influenced Drumline
A look at the evolution of HBCU marching bands and how they influence pop culture today.| 9:48 -
Episode 3, Season 3<br> How Did Pop Music Evolve into HYPERPOP?
What started as a way to categorize "genre-less" music has evolved into a music phenomenon| 10:49 -
Episode 21, Season 10<br> Imagine Van Gogh, Tracy K. Smith, and more
Imagine Van Gogh, Annabelle Mauger & Julien Baron, and more| 26:46
