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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
GBH Music
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Elza van den Heever Sings "Ah! Dal ciel discenda un raggio"
Elisabetta (Elza van den Heever) sings of the revenge she will take on Maria Stuarda.| 1:56 -
"Figlia impura di Bolena"
Joyce DiDonato and Elza van den Heever sing together in the Act I finale.| 3:42 -
Episode 32, Season 1<br> How Charlie Parker Changed Jazz Forever
Charlie Parker, a legendary jazz musician, influenced bebop, jazz, and many genres today.| 11:46 -
Episode 8, Season 9<br> "After Spiritualism," Artist Keith Morris Washington, & more
"After Spiritualism" at the Fitchburg Art museum, Artist Keith Morris Washington, and more| 26:46
