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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: Indigenous Artist Rose B. Simpson makes her mark at the ICA
The mixed-media artist talks about her Indigenous identity and why she sees her sculptures as beings rather than objects. -
Open Studio: In the studio with wood worker Alison Croney Moses
Open Studio takes viewers into the world of Boston arts with GBH News Executive Arts Editor Jared Bowen -
The November Drop: A month stuffed like a turkey with Brahms to Bram Stoker
Get drunk and paint a beer mug. Run a 5k, or help the runners. Or learn a little about one of Boston’s deadliest fires.
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Episode 10, Season 9<br> A.R.T. Artistic Director Diane Paulus & Faberge Easter eggs
A.R.T. Artistic Director Diane Paulus & the opulence of Faberge Easter eggs.| 26:46 -
Scott Yoo Performs Beethoven's Kreutzer Sonata
Scott Yoo, host of "Now Hear This," performs an excerpt from Beethoven's Kreutzer Sonata.| 3:51 -
Haydn's Emperor Quartet
Geoff Nuttal and the St. Lawrence Quartet play Haydn's classic Emperor Quartet for Scott.| 1:48 -
Episode 9, Season 9<br> Playwright Paula Vogel, Artist Blane de St. Croix, and more
Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Paula Vogel, Artist Blane De St. Croix, and more...| 26:46
