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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
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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.
GBH Music
More Culture Programs
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Vince Gill - "One More Last Chance"
Gill is known for his razor-sharp instrumental skills and an ultra-expressive tenor voice.| 11:52 -
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 -
"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 -
"Bring Him Back Home (Nelson Mandela)"
Enjoy a moving performance of "Bring Him Back Home (Nelson Mandela)."| 5:14
