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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Culture in the News
Kick back with one of our 2025 summer-reading selections
Three local librarians share their picks for every kind of reader for this summer.
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Martín Espada uses poetry as a form of advocacy
The UMass Amhert professor incorporates journalistic sourcing and scene-setting in his work. -
Encore: Celebrating National Poetry Month with two poets
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Poetry's growing popularity starts with local youth poets
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Somewhere In My Memory
“Somewhere in My Memory” performed by The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square. -
Lo, How a Rose E’re Blooming
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Trepak - Organ Solo
Tabernacle organist Richard Elliott performs “Trepak,” from “Nutcracker Suite. -
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The Muppets and Santino Fontana sing “Everyone Who Likes Christmas, Say ‘I Do!’”
