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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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Local Color: Four Boston-based artists who are making the city a more vivid arts hub
Open Studio with Jared Bowen looks at the work of Black artists in Boston -
As ‘Hamilton’ comes to Boston, its actors say there’s still more work to do for representation
The touring musical is at Boston’s Citizens Bank Opera House through March 12. -
Co-founder of Embrace Boston on mixed reviews for King sculpture
The new sculpture honoring Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King was recently unveiled.
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Excerpts from Porgy and Bess
Watch a selection of clips from the Gershwins' American folk opera, Porgy and Bess.| 3:32 -
Golda Schultz Sings "Summertime"
Golda Schultz sings Clara’s Act I aria, the classic "Summertime."| 2:25 -
Episode 3, Season 9<br> Artists at the Intersection of Bias, Race, and Class.
In this Special Edition, we revisit artists at the intersection of bias, race, and class.| 26:46 -
Episode 2, Season 9<br> Artist Rob “Problak” Gibbs, Playwright Idris Goodwin, & more
Artist Rob “Problak” Gibbs, Playwright Idris Goodwin, and more| 26:46
