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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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Open Studio: Celebrating the mind behind some of America's greatest parks
See the work of landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted and learn why his legacy remains relevant today. -
Boston pediatrician Mark Vonnegut on the problems plaguing the healthcare industry
His latest book, “The Heart of Caring: A Life in Pediatrics,” is out now. -
Boston's MFA finally unveils what might be its most controversial exhibit yet
“Philip Guston Now” is on display after a two-year postponement, which features depictions of the Ku Klux Klan.
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Episode 19, Season 2<br> Jane Eyre: Why We Keep Reading It
After 175 years after its publication, here's why we're still dissecting Jane Eyre.| 17:08 -
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Christine McVie Performs "Stop Messin' Round"
Christine McVie performs "Stop Messin' Round" with her Fleetwood Mac bandmates and more.| 1:40 -
Andrea Bocelli Performs "You'll Never Walk Alone"
Watch Andrea Bocelli perform the Rodgers & Hammerstein classic, "You'll Never Walk Alone."| 3:22
