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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: Moby Dick, at-home concerts and Frida Kahlo
Finding performers who play their chamber music in the audience’s living room. -
'The Bluest Eye' brings to the stage a familiar story about racism
The theatrical adaptation is at the Huntington Theatre Company through March 26. -
Moby-Dick: A whale of a tale foretells climate change
The new series of paintings will be on view at the New Bedford Whaling Museum through May 8, 2022.
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Episode 19, Season 10<br> Special Edition: Dynamic Duos
A special edition of Open Studio, where we double down on dynamic duos.| 26:46 -
Collaborating on San Francisco Symphony's Reopening Night
Alonzo King, esperanza spalding & Esa-Pekka Salonen discuss the power of collaboration.| 3:05 -
San Francisco Symphony Performs with esperanza spalding
Watch San Francisco Symphony and esperanza spalding perform Wayne Shorter’s “Gaia."| 3:40 -
Episode 18, Season 10<br> Cape Ann & Monhegan Island Vistas, Eben Haines, and more
Cape Ann & Monhegan Island Vistas, Eben Haines "Shelter in Place," and more| 26:46
