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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
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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."
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Episode 24, Season 2<br> Why Do People Think Huck Finn Is Racist?
It is considered one of the great American novels and one of the most frequently banned.| 13:34 -
Episode 9, Season 10<br> "Titian," Comedian Jacqueline Novak, and more
"Titian," Comedian Jacqueline Novak, and more| 26:46 -
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The Red Shoes: From Film to Stage
Matthew Bourne explains how he integrated dance into "The Red Shoes."| 3:33
