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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Kick back with one of our 2025 summer-reading selections
Three local librarians share their picks for every kind of reader for this summer.
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Preserving the art of film projection in Somerville
The Somerville Theatre has existed since 1914. Today on The Culture Show, hear about how the theater continues to project movies new and old from film rolls to this day. -
Author Stephen McCauley's new book tackles the complicated nature of family
Cambridge-based bestselling author Stephen McCauley is here to talk about his latest book, “You Only Call When You're in Trouble.” Brimming with McCauley’s characteristic wit and withering observations of human behavior — it tells the story of family bonds, and why we tend to load up on the louses in our lives. -
At The Porch, Black artists have a communal stage to tell nuanced stories
Prior to the Front Porch Arts Collective's founding, Boston was without a professional Black theater company.
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Marin Alsop on Bernstein's "Kaddish"
Conductor Marin Alsop discusses the history behind Leonard Bernstein's "Kaddish."| 2:49 -
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Episode 23, Season 50<br> Leonard Bernstein's Kaddish Symphony
Great Performances presents Leonard Bernstein’s Kaddish symphony.| 49:07 -
Episode 4015, Season 40<br> Moonlit Serenade
Nicholas Hankins paints a moonlit stream in this moody Bob Ross landscape.
