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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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A Performer's Paradox at the Hollywood Bowl
Brian Stokes Mitchell and Sutton Foster explain a strange situation at the Hollywood Bowl. -
Episode 24, Season 9<br> Artist Shen Wei, Photographer Steven Koppel, and more...
Artist Shen Wei's “Painting in Motion,” Photographer Steven Koppel, and more...| 26:46 -
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
