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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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Open Studio: Celebrating the mind behind some of America's greatest parks
See the work of landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted and learn why his legacy remains relevant today. -
Boston pediatrician Mark Vonnegut on the problems plaguing the healthcare industry
His latest book, “The Heart of Caring: A Life in Pediatrics,” is out now. -
Boston's MFA finally unveils what might be its most controversial exhibit yet
“Philip Guston Now” is on display after a two-year postponement, which features depictions of the Ku Klux Klan.
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More Culture Programs
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"La Belle Vie"
Dee Dee Bridgewater delivers a stunning performance of the classic "La Belle Vie."| 5:40 -
"Bring Him Back Home (Nelson Mandela)"
Enjoy a moving performance of "Bring Him Back Home (Nelson Mandela)."| 5:14 -
Episode 36, Season 9<br> Mel Kendrick, Crip Camp, and more
Mel Kendrick, Crip Camp, Satellite Art Show| 26:46 -
