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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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The June Drop: Rockin' from Rachmaninoff to the Roxbury film fest
Poetry, volunteering and "Boston's BIGGEST Pride Dance Party." -
ICA Boston puts ‘the beauty of Black culture’ on full display
'Napoleon Jones-Henderson: I Am As I Am—A Man' shows off his decades-long career in Boston, where he creates African-inspired mixed media pieces. -
Open Studio reboot: Artists who are exploring how technology touches our everyday lives
The latest episode of Open Studio features artist Tabitha Soren, photographer Steve Koppel and artist Fatimah Tuggar.
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More Culture Programs
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Keb' Mo' - "Put a Woman in Charge"
Keb' Mo' plays "Put a Woman in Charge" for an episode of "David Holt's State of Music."| 3:45 -
Episode 37, Season 9<br> Artist Sonya Clark, Graphic artist Karl Stevens, and more
Artist Sonya Clark at the deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum, Graphic artist Karl Stevens| 26:46 -
"I Put A Spell On You"
Watch a powerful performance of Jay Hawkins and Herb Slotkin's "I Put A Spell On You."| 3:45 -
"La Belle Vie"
Dee Dee Bridgewater delivers a stunning performance of the classic "La Belle Vie."| 5:40