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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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One-man show merges mental health, religion and the golden age of hip-hop
Based on his award-winning film, Daniel Callahan's 80-minute one-man show delves even further into his journey into manhood as a Black man in Boston. -
What does it take to grow a garden of blooming nasturtiums at the Gardner Museum?
At the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, the nasturtium flowers bloom for three weeks every spring as a living sculpture. Erika Rumbley, the director of horticulture at the museum, joins The Culture Show to talk about it. -
Storied Coolidge Corner Theatre reopens after major expansion
The historic Brookline cinema looks to be a regional gathering space for movie lovers.
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"Uewo Muite Aruuko"
Jazz virtuoso Hiromi gives a stunning performance of "Uewo Muite Aruuko."| 5:14 -
Highlights From International Jazz Day
Jazz stars from around the globe come together to celebrate the unifying power of music.| 2:34 -
Episode 30, Season 11<br> From Basquiat to Broadway, a look at hip-hop's influence
We mark the 50th anniversary of hip-hop with a look at it's global influence on the arts| 26:46 -
Episode 5, Season 4<br> What Do They Mean When They Call Hip Hop “Alternative”?
Dive into the world of alternative Hip Hop and explore how it relates to rap and R&B.| 13:01
