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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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Augmented reality roams the Emerald Necklace
Listen to the latest edition of Arts This Week to learn about art events happening in and around Boston -
SpeakEasy Stage, Huntington Theatre and Gloucester Stage share the spotlight at the 39th Elliot Norton Awards
Three went to “The Bluest Eye” based on from Toni Morrison’s enduring debut novel. -
'A Tale of Three Chinatowns' director explores how and why these neighborhoods are in jeopardy
The documentary film takes looks at Chinatowns in three major cities: Boston, Chicago and Washington, D.C.
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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 -
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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
