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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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‘Morning Pages’ tells a play-within-a-play story of a woman figuring out her many life roles
Kate Feiffer's first novel for adults is a humorous, meta take on a woman in the 'sandwich generation.' -
In a muddled era for movie distribution, local filmmakers turn to the Boston Film Festival
Massachusetts’ film tax credit is a boost, too, says Cambridge filmmaker Eric Aronson. -
Irish rap outfit Kneecap on the riotous relevance of their new biopic
"KNEECAP" is the first Irish-language film to debut at Sundance and is also Ireland’s submission to the Academy Awards for Best International Feature Film.
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Kate Prince's ZooNation Performs to Fields of Gold by Sting
A family celebrates the marriage of their brother, set to the music of Sting.| 1:26 -
ZooNation Dance Performance to Sting's "Message In A Bottle"
In this dance show, three siblings call on fellow refugees to protest their situation.| 2:48
