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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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Arts This Week: Uplifting South Africa's LGBTQIA+ community through portraits
Plus, a musical celebrating Donna Summer. -
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Sir Zanele Muholi: Portrait of an activist
For nearly 20 years, Muholi has been photographing LGBTQ+ people in South Africa. Their work is now on view at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in the exhibition, "Being Muholi: Portraits as Resistance."
GBH Music
More Culture Programs
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Suo Gân
Welsh carol “Suo Gân,” featuring opera star Bryn Terfel. -
Campaña sobre campaña
Andalusian Christmas canción “Campaña sobre campaña, featuring Rolando Villazón. -
Not While I’m Around
“Not While I’m Around” from “Sweeney Todd,” featuring Angela Lansbury. -
O Holy Night
Kristin Chenoweth performs "O Holy Night" with the Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra.
