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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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FRONTLINE brings an Oscar home to GBH for '20 Days in Mariupol'
“20 Days in Mariupol,” a film produced by GBH’s FRONTLINE and The Associated Press, took the Academy Award for best documentary Sunday night. -
The island spirit of Puerto Rico is coming to Boston in an inaugural cultural tour
The BoriCorridor inaugural tour is bringing Puerto Rican arts, music, and entertainment to Boston and other Northeastern cities. -
Celebrate Women's History Month with art across Boston
The Culture Show regular contributor Julia Swanson shares her picks of local public art that commemorates women to check out throughout March.
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Translating Shakespeare into ASL
Monique Holt explains how she translates Shakespeare into ASL.| 2:01 -
Episode 19, Season 50<br> Richard III
Experience Shakespeare’s tragedy recorded from Central Park starring Danai Gurira.| 2:19:49 -
Rob McClure's Broadway Medley of Musicals 2003-2023
Rob McClure performs an homage to the last twenty years of Broadway.| 4:12 -
Corbin Bleu performs "That's How You Jazz"
Corbin Bleu performs this exhilarating tap number from "Jelly's Last Jam."| 1:30
