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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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Black Owned Bos opens holiday pop-up shop to support small businesses
After about two years in the digital space, the platform takes another foray into the brick-and-mortar world. -
Under The Radar Book Club: Douglas Wolk's 'All of the Marvels: A Journey to the Ends of The Biggest Story Ever Told'
Our November selection for "Bookmarked: The Under the Radar Book Club." -
How a pasta mural took shape in East Somerville
Local artist Michael Talbot finds inspiration in life experiences and handmade Italian
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
