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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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Local filmmaker Thomas Kim on making small movies with impact
His short film "Busan, 1999" has qualified for the 2023 Oscars. -
Wounded Knee descendants want a Mass. museum to return artifacts looted from their relatives’ bodies
“Those items need to be returned as soon as possible so our relatives may rest,” says Manny Iron Hawk, a descendant of Wounded Knee survivors. -
Historical fiction: The genre that makes history come to life
Our special August edition of “Bookmarked: The Under the Radar Book Club.”
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More Culture Programs
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Episode 28, Season 9<br> The Memorial of the 54th Regiment and Director James Darrah
Robert Gould Shaw Memorial of the 54th regiment & an interview with director James Darrah| 26:46 -
Conductor Thomas Wilkins and the Magic of the Hollywood Bowl
Principal Conductor Thomas Wilkins shares how the Hollywood Bowl brings L.A. together. -
Episode 27, Season 9<br> David Allen Sibley, Playwright Michael Lew, and more
Author and illustrator, David Allen Sibley and Playwright Michael Lew on “Tiger Style"| 26:46 -
Carlos Vives: "Cumbia is Culture"
Carlos Vives explains why cumbia is more than just a sound.
