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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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Jeremy Eichler explores music as memory in new book, 'Time's Echo'
The author and historian joins The Culture Show to talk about his book, "Time's Echo," after a conversation with Michael J. Bobbitt on the state of the arts in Massachusetts -
A whale of a marathon is coming to New Bedford
The New Bedford Whaling Museum's annual "Moby Dick" marathon happens this weekend, and Amanda McMullen is on The Culture Show to walk us through it. Then, comedy duo The Good Liars and Amanda Shea. -
Start the new year off right with these new shows
The GBH Drama team joins The Culture Show to talk about the latest from Masterpiece and beyond. Then, director and Arlekin Players founder Igor Golyak breaks down his latest work now on stage.
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Episode 4005, Season 40<br> Misty Mountain Morning
Nicholas Hankins paints a sleepy, slow moving mountain river; a real Bob Ross classic! -
Episode 4007, Season 40<br> Misty Forest Oval
Bob Ross gives us a glimpse at a forest through an oval window. -
Episode 4006, Season 40<br> High Chanteau
Bob Ross takes us to a uniquely-shaped mountain side chalet today. -
Episode 4009, Season 40<br> Emerald Waters
Bob Ross uses beautiful shades of green in this exciting display of nature's wonder.
