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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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"Tina: The Tina Turner Musical" turns up the volume, tells the singer's story along the way
This week, we feature two local productions and the return of the Boston Public Library's special collections. -
10 years vacant, the Harvard Square Theatre may be poised to spring back to life
After years of battles with the city, the theater's owner is quietly making plans to rebuild on the long-dormant site. -
New report finds a coordinated rise in attempted book bans
Throughout the 2021-22 school year, more than 1,600 book titles were banned, according to a new report by the group PEN America, which advocates for…
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About Act II of Tosca
Antonio Pappano discusses the power and impact of Act II of Puccini's "Tosca."| 1:38 -
Maria Callas' "Vissi d'Arte"
Watch Maria Callas' stellar performance of the heartwrenching aria "Vissi d'Arte."| 2:11 -
Episode 23, Season 9<br> "Monet and Boston," Artist Dave Cole, and more
"Monet and Boston," Artist Dave Cole, and more| 26:46 -
Episode 2, Season 2<br> Why Puerto Rican Bomba Music Is Resistance
We break down the musical and cultural elements that make bomba, bomba.| 10:57
