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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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Basic Black: How can murals reflect communities of color?
Many muralists are involving residents in the process to develop greater unity and pride for their community. -
Amid a turkey shortage and rising food costs, we asked local chefs for Thanksgiving alternatives
The kitchen is your laboratory, and even more so on Thanksgiving. -
Open Studio: The MIT Museum reopens in Cambridge's tech hub
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Episode 6, Season 52<br> Movies for Grownups® Awards 2025 with AARP The Magazine
AARP’s Movies for Grownups hosted by Alan Cumming.| 1:53:17 -
Demi Moore wins Best Actress at Movies for Grownups Awards
Demi Moore wins Best Actress at the 2025 Movies for Grownups Awards.| 2:09 -
Glenn Close wins Career Achievement Award
Glenn Close wins the Career Achievement Award at the 2025 Movies for Grownups Awards.| 3:49 -
Alan Cumming Performs "But Alive!"
Alan Cumming performs the song from the musical "Applause" to open the 2025 Movies for Grownups.| 2:08
