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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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Cartoonist Keith Knight blends humor with social justice
He recently created a series with Hulu about his life and work called "Woke." -
Pop Culture Roundtable: Hollywood leans heavily on prequels and sequels
Plus: We look at the reaction to Disney's live-action 'The Little Mermaid' -
Block party brings Cambridge together through movement as The Dance Complex celebrates 30 years
Dancers, celebrants and even local officials praised the nonprofit for decades of work in Cambridge.
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Episode 3, Season 2<br> Why Is Jersey Club Music Everywhere?
Recently, this sound has gone viral online across YouTube, Instagram, and Tik Tok.| 15:47 -
Episode 13, Season 2<br> Anne Rice, The Queen of Literary Monsters
Learn about how Anne Rice's work has changed the landscape of genre fiction.| 9:35 -
Happy 100th Birthday Burgenland
Felix Breisach presents "Happy Birthday Burgenland 1921-2021."| 25:23 -
Strauss' "Voices of Spring"
The Vienna State Ballet dances to Johann Strauss II's classic waltz, "Voices of Spring."| 1:42
