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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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Meet Elegance Bratton, the Coolidge Theater's 'Breakthrough Artist'
Bratton will be receiving the theater's inaugural award that celebrates up-and-coming filmmakers. -
'Reunion, renewal and celebration:' Boston's Chinatown gears up for Lunar New Year festivities
The cross-cultural celebration will take place Sunday, Jan. 29. -
Ballet dancers from across Ukraine bring 'Giselle' to the Kennedy Center
Some 60 Ukrainian dancers are preparing to travel from The Hague, Netherlands, to Washington, D.C., where they will perform Giselle, with choreography by…
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