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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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Augmented reality roams the Emerald Necklace
Listen to the latest edition of Arts This Week to learn about art events happening in and around Boston -
SpeakEasy Stage, Huntington Theatre and Gloucester Stage share the spotlight at the 39th Elliot Norton Awards
Three went to “The Bluest Eye” based on from Toni Morrison’s enduring debut novel. -
'A Tale of Three Chinatowns' director explores how and why these neighborhoods are in jeopardy
The documentary film takes looks at Chinatowns in three major cities: Boston, Chicago and Washington, D.C.
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Rayshun LaMarr - 'Feeling Good'
Rayshun LaMarr performs "Feeling Good." -
Gabrielle Ruiz - 'Greatest Love of All'
Gabrielle Ruiz performs "Greatest Love of All." -
Episode 39, Season 9<br> MassArt x SoWa, Jazz Pianist Witness Matlou, and more
MassArt x SoWa, Jazz Pianist Witness Matlou, and more| 26:46 -
Episode 6, Season 2<br> Why Is Für Elise so Famous? (And Is It Overrated?)
We dive into the history and mystery surrounding Beethoven's most famous piece.| 15:08
