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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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How one producer brought 'Sesame Street' to Soviet televisions
Natasha Lance Rogoff joins The Culture Show to talk about her book, "Muppets in Moscow." Also on the show today, television host Padma Lakshmi. -
'Cowboy Carter' has arrived and 'The Culture Show' hosts weigh in
Today on The Culture Show, hosts Callie Crossley, Edgar B. Herwick III, and Jared Bowen talk about the much-anticipated release from Beyoncé, along with all of the other headlines in arts and culture. -
From fadeaways to the runway, 'Fly' documents the world of NBA fashion
"Fly: The Big Book of Basketball Fashion" highlights the colorful culture and history of high fashion in men's professional basketball.
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Scott Yoo and Dr. Richard Kogan discuss the creativity and mental illness of Schumann.| 5:04 -
Schumann's 78 Key Piano
Take a look at Schumann's 78-key piano and listen to a performance of his piano quintet.| 3:34
