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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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Augmented reality roams the Emerald Necklace
Listen to the latest edition of Arts This Week to learn about art events happening in and around Boston -
SpeakEasy Stage, Huntington Theatre and Gloucester Stage share the spotlight at the 39th Elliot Norton Awards
Three went to “The Bluest Eye” based on from Toni Morrison’s enduring debut novel. -
'A Tale of Three Chinatowns' director explores how and why these neighborhoods are in jeopardy
The documentary film takes looks at Chinatowns in three major cities: Boston, Chicago and Washington, D.C.
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Episode 1, Season 1<br> On Camera
Meet some of music photography's greatest names as we define what makes an iconic image.| 55:14 -
Sheila E. Jams with the Raíces Jazz Orchestra
Sheila E. and the Raíces Jazz Orchestra come together for this once in a lifetime jam.| 0:46 -
Anaadi Performs "Mas Que Nada"
Anaadi and the Raíces Jazz Orchestra perform Jorge Ben's Samba classic "Mas Que Nada."| 5:01 -
Episode 21, Season 2<br> The Female Writers Who Dominated Amatory Fiction
Amatory fiction was a genre of fiction was created by…women.| 11:52
