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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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This school year, getting kids to sing at holiday concerts is harder than ever
Because of the pandemic, most younger students are singing in class for the first time. -
Boston LGBTQ+ documentary film festival showcases history not taught in schools
Wicked Queer executive director says 2022 is "the year of the queer documentary." -
'Into the Breeches' is a laugh-out-loud love letter to the theater
A heartwarming story about women actors trying to keep their Boston theater alive during World War II.
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