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.
Music & Culture Events
-
In PersonGBH Music Presents: Christina Day Martinson and Friends
Join Grammy-nominated baroque violinist Christina Day Martinson and her acclaimed collaborators for an intimate recital celebrating her extraordinary career and the forthcoming documentary A Second Movement, which captures her life story and artistry. The evening showcases the full breadth of Christina’s musical expression, featuring selections from her Grammy-nominated album Biber: The Mystery Sonatas alongside new compositions. Hosted by WCRB’s Brian McCreath, this special performance also includes conversations with Christina and features guest performers: theorbo player Michael Leopold, composer and pianist Olivia Pérez-Collellmir, and composer/musician Mehmet Ali Sanlıkol.
Photo credit: Courtesy of A Second Movement.
Sign up for GBH newsletters
GBH offers several newsletters focused on the topics that matter to you.
Culture in the News
Kick back with one of our 2025 summer-reading selections
Three local librarians share their picks for every kind of reader for this summer.
-
Malcolm X's life in opera at The Strand, a mile from his childhood home
Bass-baritone Davóne Tines talks about embodying Malcolm X. -
Disney & Boston Gay Men's Chorus: It's an inclusive world after all
Calling the concert a big deal undersells the tight control the corporation holds over its image. -
Pop Culture Cookbooks: Creating a career out of fantasy food
Author Chelsea Monroe-Cassel shares delicious stories about her culinary work.
GBH Music
More Culture Programs
-
Episode 3, Season 1<br> On the Record
Hear from photographers responsible for some of the world's most iconic album covers.| 54:31 -
Using Vaseline As a Filter
Photographer Gered Mankowitz came up with a new way to add a filter to his photos.| 1:56 -
Episode 5, Season 10<br> Artist Ekua Holmes, Actor and Author Gabriel Byrne, and more
Discover the studio of Ekua Holmes and actor, director and author Gabriel Byrne.| 26:46 -
Episode 23, Season 2<br> The Life behind To Kill a Mockingbird
it is one of the trademark texts of the American school system by Harper Lee.| 12:31
