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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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Open Studio: How Step Afrika! dances to the beat of a different drum
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The imaginative 'My Obsession' is a turning point for Boston Ballet
Also, a new exhibit about Life Magazine at the MFA explores how photography has shaped our collective memory.
GBH Music
More Culture Programs
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Sheldon Harnick on "Fiddler on the Roof"
Sheldon Harnick, the lyricist of "Fiddler on the Roof," discusses creating the play.| 2:23 -
Chaim Topol in "Fiddler on the Roof"
Chaim Topol discusses playing the role of Tevye in "Fiddler on the Roof."| 2:54 -
Mashing through the Snow (Jingle Bells)
Richard Elliott and the Cold Creek bluegrass band play a lively version of “Jingle Bells". -
Christmas Day in the Morning
Actor Richard Thomas tells the Pearl S. Buck story "Christmas Day in the Morning".
