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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 Garage in Harvard Square will be renovated next year. It's the latest shift in the neighborhood's changing landscape.
Comedian Ken Reid reflects on the mall, and how he lost 'two full weeks' at the video store. -
Open Studio kicks off pride month with artists who address gay rights, celebrate queer culture and fight for inclusion
GBH Executive Arts Editor Jared Bowen celebrates pride month on this special edition of Open Studio. -
Boston rededicates memorial honoring famed Black Civil War regiment
Ceremony follows multiyear restoration of the 125-year-old Robert Gould Shaw and Massachusetts 54th Regiment Memorial
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Renée Fleming Sings “O mio babbino caro”
Soprano Renée Fleming sings Lauretta’s aria from Puccini’s “Gianni Schicchi.”| 2:25 -
Episode 31, Season 9<br> The Fitchburg Art Museum and “The Kimono in Print" at WAM
The Fitchburg Art Museum on giving back, “The Kimono in Print" at WAM, and more...| 26:46 -
Episode 15, Season 2<br> How Do You Write a Bestseller?
Here are the tent-pole blockbuster books that support the publishing industry.| 13:01 -
Episode 5, Season 2<br> The Genius of Fela Kuti and Afrobeat
A look into the music of Fela Kuti and the genre Afrobeat.| 16:35
