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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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Book Club: Brendan Slocumb's 'The Violin Conspiracy'
It's our April selection for “Bookmarked: The Under the Radar Book Club.” -
Arts This Week: J.M.W. Turner at the MFA, new lessons from the old master
Terri Lyne Carrington, a three-time Grammy award winning jazz musician, is on a mission to find a new musical prodigy and promote gender equity. -
What's missing from the Oscars slap discussion: Jada Pinkett Smith's perspective
Opinions and reactions have centered on Will Smith and Chris Rock.
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