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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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Arts This Week: The power of the camera, the Constitution and choreography
Broadway show “What the Constitution Means to Me” comes to the Emerson Cutler Majestic Theatre. -
A new Berklee initiative takes on jazz's gender disparity
First class of Next Jazz Legacy musicians are beginning their one-year apprenticeships. -
Under the Radar Book Club: Danielle Friedman's 'Let’s Get Physical: How Women Discovered Exercise and Reshaped the World'
It's our March pick for "Bookmarked: The Under the Radar Book Club."
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More Culture Programs
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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
