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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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Martín Espada uses poetry as a form of advocacy
The UMass Amhert professor incorporates journalistic sourcing and scene-setting in his work. -
Encore: Celebrating National Poetry Month with two poets
It makes sense that in an era of tweets, Instagram and push notifications, poetry would make a comeback. -
Poetry's growing popularity starts with local youth poets
We’re marking National Poetry Month by hearing about our local poetry scene.
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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 -
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 3, Season 1<br> On the Record
Hear from photographers responsible for some of the world's most iconic album covers.| 54:31
