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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Poet Kwame Alexander shares lessons on love and fatherhood in ‘Why Fathers Cry At Night’
This non-traditional memoir is Kwame Alexander’s vulnerable journey to express his love for the people closest to him, including his children. -
Queer books are seeing a bump nationally. Local booksellers say it's not just about the books.
Independent bookstores have historically been a haven for the LGBTQ+ community. But as more LGBTQ+ titles get published, local queer booksellers say more people are reaching for their collections. -
The big list of summer 2024 book recommendations from your local librarians
For Under the Radar's annual summer reading special, three of our local librarians return with their curated lists for summer, including thrillers, histories, young adult stories, romance and mysteries.
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Joe Mantegna Pays Tribute to WWII Veterans
Joe Mantegna pays tribute to WWII veterans at the 2023 National Memorial Day Concert. -
Joe Mantegna Honors Korean War Veterans
Joe Mantegna honors Korean War veterans at the 2023 National Memorial Day Concert. -
John Slattery & Mary McCormack Tell Carlyle Harris' Story
John Slattery & Mary McCormack tell Col. Carlyle "Smitty" and Louise Harris' story. -
Phillip Phillips Performs "Gone, Gone, Gone"
Phillip Phillips performs "Gone, Gone, Gone" at the 2023 National Memorial Day Concert.
