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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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He watched the Koons 'balloon dog' fall and shatter...and wants to buy the remains
Welcome to a new NPR series where we spotlight the people and things making headlines — and the stories behind them. If we're being honest, the main… -
D.C. museum is the first to show art exclusively by women
Jared Bowen joins Boston Public Radio to talk through the latest arts and culture events. -
'Space Adventure' exhibit takes off in Chelsea
It's been 50 years since man landed on the moon but 'Space Adventure' proves that the moon still has gravitational pull.
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