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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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"Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town" - Norm Lewis and APO
Norm Lewis and the American Pops Orchestra perform "Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town." -
"Good Morning Blues" - Vanessa Williams and APO
Vanessa Williams and the American Pops Orchestra perform "Good Morning Blues." -
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Episode 11, Season 2<br> Are Graphic Novels... Novels?
We're breaking down how the graphic novel went from the comic book store to the classroom.| 10:10
