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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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Boston Lyric Opera brings a lesser-known boxer to the spotlight in 'Champion: An Opera in Jazz'
Composer Terence Blanchard says one quote from Emile Griffith inspired him to tell this story. -
One-woman show ‘Sea Sick’ dives into the ocean’s chemistry
Alanna Mitchell talks about her nonfiction-book-turned-one-woman-show, playing now at Emerson’s black box theater. -
A 'Jaws' actor is named police chief in the town where the iconic movie was filmed
Former Jaws actor Jonathan Searle is set to become the next police chief of Oak Bluffs in Martha's Vineyard — the same town in which the iconic movie was…
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Denyce Graves Performs "American Anthem"
Denyce Graves performed "American Anthem" on the 2021 National Memorial Day Concert. -
Mickey Guyton Performs the National Anthem
Mickey Guyton performed the national anthem on the 2021 National Memorial Day Concert. -
Tray Wellington - Big Sciota
African American banjo phenom Tray Wellington plays a folk tune with his instructor.| 2:33 -
Episode 41, Season 9<br> 54th Regiment Memorial, The American Heritage Museum, & more
54th Regiment Memorial, The American Heritage Museum, the Salem Witch trials, and more...| 26:46
