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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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Under the Radar Book Club: Alex Bernstein's 'Miserable Holiday Stories'
It's our December pick for "Bookmarked: The Under the Radar Book Club." -
The December drop: Entertain yourself at a flan pop-up, holiday art walk and more
Some things to do in and around Boston that will ideally bring you some joy without further cratering your bank account. -
Arts This Week: Portraits of the changing face of love
Plus, an unconventional play about marriage and "Infinite Indigenous Queer Love."
GBH Music
More Culture Programs
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Episode 22, Season 10<br> "Light, Space, Surface," Actor Chris Edwards, and more
"Light, Space, Surface," Actor Chris Edwards on Actors' Shakespeare Project, and more| 26:46 -
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 -
"Lulu's Back In Town"
Gavin Creel performs "Lulu's (Someone's) Back In Town."
