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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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Poet Tracy K. Smith on using language to find the truth
She thinks the power of poetry lies in its ability to ask you to slow down and see things in a different way. -
Arts This Week: Prison Nation, The Temptations and family tensions
The ’60s and ’70s sensation and a fictional tale of overburdened sisters take to the stage. -
BenDeLaCreme explores connection and loneliness in ‘READY TO BE COMMITTED’
The drag icon talks about her solo tour, her time on “RuPaul’s Drag Race” and more.
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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 -
Episode 2, Season 10<br> Special Edition: Books
Poet Amanda Gorman, Photographer and writer Amani Willett, and Debra Balken on Arthur Dove| 26:46
