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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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Lidia Bastianich on home cooking as an act of love and cultural exchange
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Huggable marble sculptures bring joy to Central Wharf Park
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Brooklyn Public Library reveals its most borrowed book ever to celebrate 125 years
The Brooklyn Public Library has just announced that Where the Wild Things Are is its most borrowed book. Since Oct. 27, the institution has been sharing…
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Episode 13, Season 9<br> Mayflower II, Aspen Golann, "Otherworld," and Amy Sherald
The restoration of the Mayflower II, Artist and furniture maker Aspen Golann, and more| 26:46 -
Episode 12, Season 9<br> The Salem Witch Trials, Richard Haynes' “Whispering Quilts"
The Salem Witch Trials at PEM, Artist Richard Haynes' new exhibition “Whispering Quilts”| 26:46 -
Jazz Improvisation with Clayton Cameron
Scott sends Stewart Goodyear to practice his improvisation exercises with Clayton Cameron.| 2:56 -
Scott Yoo Plays Mozart’s Violin Sonata, K. 305
Scott Yoo performs an excerpt from Mozart's Violin Sonata, K. 305.| 3:39
