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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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Author and director John Waters on free speech and pushing the envelope with humor
"I make fun of the things I love," he said. -
Immersive art and music experience coming to Cambridge's Longy School of Music
"Adopt and Adapt" is set for Saturday, April 30 -
Open Studio: Iranian artist Arghavan Khosravi and playwright Matthew López
Open Studio takes viewers inside the creative process, offering a blend of profiles, performances and contemporary exhibitions by artists in Greater Boston, New England and across the country.
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More Culture Programs
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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
