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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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People behind The Embrace want the sculpture to spur action, keep alive Kings' legacy in Boston
King Boston's Embrace Ideas festival featured Hank Wills Thomas, the man behind The Embrace monument. -
The 24th Roxbury Film Festival celebrates films by, for and about people of color
RoxFilm's schedule is packed with 80 films this year, ranging from documentaries to animation. -
Uncovering the story of Ona Judge, enslaved by Martha Washington
Author Ray Anthony Shepard wrote a children's book about her escape to New Hampshire.
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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 4, Season 1<br> On the Cover
Music magazines played a pivotal role in elevating music photography to iconic status.| 54:39 -
Episode 22, Season 2<br> Don’t Know Much About BEOWULF? Nobody Does!
We take a look at this Epic Poem and follow its long, winding journey.| 12:56 -
Diana Damrau & Joseph Calleja Perform Excerpts from "Tosca"
Diana Damrau and Joseph Calleja perform excerpts from "Tosca" and "Non ti scordar di me."| 3:28
