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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Culture in the News
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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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. -
Hundreds of medical issues, thirst and mayhem at Boston Calling 2024
There were about 800 medical encounters with Boston EMS, and 23 people treated and sent to area hospitals, with the majority happening on Sunday. -
Author Percival Everett talks 'American Fiction' and his new book 'James'
Author Percival Everett will be at the Coolidge Corner Theatre on June 4 to discuss "James," followed by a showing of "American Fiction." Ahead of his appearance at the Coolidge, Everett sat down with executive arts editor and "The Culture Show" host Jared Bowen to discuss his work.
GBH Music
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Sara Bareilles & Jessie Mueller Sing "She Used to Be Mine"
Sara Bareilles and Jessie Mueller perform "She Used to Be Mine" from "Waitress."| 1:48 -
My Favorite Memory of Great Performances and PBS
Watch your favorite stars discuss their history with Great Performances and PBS.| 4:08 -
Chita Rivera performs "All That Jazz"
Chita Rivera performs "All That Jazz" at the Great Performances gala.| 3:09 -
Episode 32, Season 11<br> Chris Cooper and Marianne Leone, Scenes from a Marriage
Actors Chris Copper and Marianne Leone discuss their creative collaborations| 26:46
