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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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Rajani LaRocca's picture book ‘Some of Us’ is her personal tribute to American democracy
The book was produced by three naturalized U.S. citizens and shares the many paths to becoming American. -
Upcoming Holocaust Museum Boston breaks ground downtown
The museum will focus on educating visitors and the community about the Holocaust. -
In a Pentucket school cafeteria, you can go to a one-night-only jazz club
David Schumacher, who has led Café Jazz for 25 years, brought the annual tradition with him from his own high school jazz band days.
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Behind the Curtain: "Girl from the North Country"
Go behind the curtain of the Tony-winning "Girl from the North Country."| 6:35 -
Episode 18, Season 52<br> Girl from the North Country
Experience this musical by Conor McPherson featuring the music of Bob Dylan set in 1934 Minnesota.| 2:13:31 -
Episode 25, Season 2025<br> Author Talk | Tell Me Everything by Elizabeth Strout
From Pulitzer Prize-winning author Elizabeth Strout discusses Tell Me Everything| 32:55 -
Episode 17, Season 52<br> Great Performances at the Met: Tosca
Lise Davidsen stars in the title role and Met Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin conducts.| 2:06:01
