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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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Book Club: Quincy Carroll's 'Unwelcome'
Our May selection for “Bookmarked: The Under the Radar Book Club.” -
Amanda Gorman on the power of harsh truths and reimagining what it means to be a poet
The Harvard graduate made history as the nation’s youngest inaugural poet at President Biden's swearing-in ceremony in 2021. -
Harvard Art Museum fuses fine art with printmaking in new exhibit
Every week GBH Executive Arts Editor Jared Bowen rounds out arts activities to do in Greater Boston.
GBH Music
More Culture Programs
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Gloria Estefan on "Conga"
Gloria Estefan discusses and performs Miami Sound Machine's first hit single, "Conga."| 3:28 -
Episode 7, Season 2<br> Do You Know How Much Classical Music Is Edited?
We explore the current debate in classical music of how much recordings should be edited.| 16:57 -
Episode 1, Season 10<br> Special Edition: Turn of the Century Artists
Special Edition: Turn of the Century Artists| 26:46 -
Joyce DiDonato Sings Mahler & Piaf
Joyce DiDonato sings “Ich bin der Welt abhanden gekommen” and “La vie en rose.”| 2:54
