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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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Arthur turns 25: Timeless lessons from an ageless aardvark
Marc Brown said one of the things the program had been so good at was "remembering the dignity of childhood." -
Fannie Lou Hamer: A voice for America
A new documentary shows Hamer in her own words, with no voices to crowd her out or box her in. -
Open Studio: The power of togetherness
The Peabody Essex Museum exhibit "Each/Other" features the work of two Indigenous artists.
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Cuban Painter Mariano Rodriguez, and Author Gregory Maguire on "The Brides of Maracoor"| 26:46 -
Episode 10, Season 10<br> “Frida Kahlo: POSE,” “Hair Stories,” and more
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