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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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Exploring 'Wagner as a Bridge' with opera singer Katherine Goforth
The tenor opera singer joins The Culture Show ahead of her performance with the Boston Wagner Society -
Wu’s open to expanding the BPS free museum pilot — but not now
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu has confirmed that the seven-month free museum pilot program will not be expanded beyond Boston Public Schools students (BPS) as of now. -
'The Minutes' dissects the horrors at the heart of local government
“The Minutes” is now onstage at The Umbrella Arts Center in Concord and helmed by Eliott Norton-prize winning director Scott Edmiston. Edmiston joins us to talk about the play, both a satirical take on municipal government and a scathing critique of American hypocrisy.
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Episode 35, Season 11<br> Lori McKenna and Alan Cumming light up the series finale
Open Studio takes its own bow after a decade on the air.| 26:46 -
Joe Mantegna and Gary Sinise Remember the Fallen
Joe & Gary remember the fallen & their families at the 2023 National Memorial Day Concert. -
Yolanda Adams Performs "Count on Me"
Yolanda Adams performs "Count on Me" at the 2023 National Memorial Day Concert. -
S. Epatha Merkerson, Dulé Hill Tell the Magee Family Story
S. Epatha Merkerson, Dulé Hill, and Chosen Jacobs tell the story of the Magee family.
