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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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Naheem Garcia on bringing August Wilson to a Boston stage
The actor joins The Culture Show to talk about "King Hedley II," in which he plays Elmore, currently presented by the Actors' Shakespeare Project. Then, live music at City Hall and the merits of simulcasting opera performances. -
'The most moving experience I've ever been through': Auschwitz exhibition arrives in Boston
A major exhibition on the Holocaust and the infamous concentration camp is now open in Boston. -
A proposed tax credit may bring even more Broadway to Boston
A new theater tax credit proposed by Gov. Healey would encourage local productions of pre-Broadway and nationally touring shows. The Culture Show hosts Jared Bowen, Callie Crossley and Edgar B. Herwick III weigh in.
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John Slattery & Mary McCormack Tell Carlyle Harris' Story
John Slattery & Mary McCormack tell Col. Carlyle "Smitty" and Louise Harris' story. -
Joe Mantegna Pays Tribute to WWII Veterans
Joe Mantegna pays tribute to WWII veterans at the 2023 National Memorial Day Concert. -
Megan Hilty Performs "I'll Be Seeing You"
Megan Hilty performs "I'll Be Seeing You" 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.