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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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New documentary illuminates Zora Neale Hurston's work as an anthropologist
"Zora Neale Hurston: Claiming a Space," reveals the Harlem Renaissance writer was more than just a literary giant. -
How we teach race and racial justice to children
A conversation with an educator and children's book author on how we explain difficult concepts to kids. -
Artist Titus Kaphar uses gold and tar to tell the story of mass incarceration
Open Studio with Jared Bowen sits down with artists to talk identity and societal conventions
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Former First Lady, National Book Festival Founder Laura Bush
Former First Lady Laura Bush shares a message from Kennebunkport, Maine. -
Authors Discuss American Ingenuity
Authors weigh in on this year's festival theme, American ingenuity. -
Schubert's String Quintet
Scott Yoo listens to one of Schubert's most famous pieces, the String Quintet.| 2:21 -
Episode 11, Season 9<br> Artists at Work, Singer-songwriter Anjimile, and more
Artists at Work, a program inspired by the WPA, Singer-songwriter Anjimile, and more.| 26:46
