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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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Why Salman Rushdie's work sparked decades of controversy
Indian-born British author Salman Rushdie has been the subject of death threats since his book The Satanic Verses was published in 1988. -
Patrick Kelly and California painters meet at the intersection of love and art
GBH Executive Arts Editor Jared Bowen highlights this week's arts displays in and around Boston. -
'The Bear' star Ayo Edebiri's introduction to comedy was in Boston's church pews
The TV actor and writer talks about growing up in Boston, the success of "The Bear" and what comes next.
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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 -
Summers at Oak Bluffs
Hilda Wilkinson Brown spent her summers painting at Oak Bluffs in Martha’s Vineyard. -
Painting as Sculpture
Lilian Thomas Burwell describes the process of creating her "sculptural paintings." -
Episode 4, Season 2<br> Jazz Shaped Hip-Hop, but How Did Hip-Hop Change Jazz?
Linda Diaz and LA Buckner work together to break down how these two genres cross-pollinate| 20:44
