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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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Why the real legal case behind ‘The Girl From Plainville’ is so complicated
Michelle Carter was convicted of manslaughter in 2017 for encouraging her boyfriend to commit suicide. -
In ‘Solo(s) Together,’ music and the Greater Boston community intertwine
Robin Baker with Celebrity Series of Boston and violinist Tony Morales share their musical outreach. -
Open Studio: How NFTs are changing the arts, and the lasting power of a Ukrainian tradition
Dive into the arts world in New England with Jared Bowen on Open Studio
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Carol Burnett Meets George Abbott
As a student, Carol Burnett predicted she would work with George Abbott.| 4:50 -
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Broadway stars remember what it was like to arrive to the theatre before the audience.| 4:26 -
Episode 6, Season 10<br> “In American Waters,” Mary Gauthier, and more
“In American Waters” at PEM, singer-songwriter Mary Gauthier, and more| 26:46 -
Episode 5, Season 1<br> On the Wall
Take an in-depth look at the relationship between art and commerce.| 56:02
