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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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Mr. Mike's Merry Mix 2023: Our annual review of peculiar holiday music
Under the Radar presents Mike Wilkins' 34th annual mix of quirky holiday songs. Spoiler: Mariah Carey did not make the cut. -
Alex Edelman is bringing his comedy back home to Boston
Brookline native Alex Edelman joins GBH's Jared Bowen to talk about his Broadway hit, "Just for Us." -
Music, photography from across the Jewish diaspora reach Boston for Hanukkah
The art highlighted in Boston this season reflects the vast geographical diversity of Judaism.
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PBS Books hosts Luis Alberto Urrea bestselling author of “The Hummingbird’s Daughter”.| 50:50
