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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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Malcolm X's life in opera at The Strand, a mile from his childhood home
Bass-baritone Davóne Tines talks about embodying Malcolm X. -
Disney & Boston Gay Men's Chorus: It's an inclusive world after all
Calling the concert a big deal undersells the tight control the corporation holds over its image. -
Pop Culture Cookbooks: Creating a career out of fantasy food
Author Chelsea Monroe-Cassel shares delicious stories about her culinary work.
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St. Paul & The Broken Bones - "Try a Little Tenderness"
St. Paul & The Broken Bones perform "Call Me" and "Try a Little Tenderness."| 6:23 -
Episode 35, Season 9<br> Frontline Songs, Beethoven in Beijing, and more
Frontline Songs, Beethoven in Beijing, Hype Man| 26:47 -
The Problem with Beethoven's Fifth Symphony
Learn why the Philadelphia Orchestra had to cut Beethoven's 5th Symphony from the program.| 2:54 -
Tan Dun on Preserving the Nu Shu Language
Composer Tan Dun explores the power of Nu Shu, a language created by Chinese women.| 3:34
