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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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Open Studio: Indigenous Artist Rose B. Simpson makes her mark at the ICA
The mixed-media artist talks about her Indigenous identity and why she sees her sculptures as beings rather than objects. -
Open Studio: In the studio with wood worker Alison Croney Moses
Open Studio takes viewers into the world of Boston arts with GBH News Executive Arts Editor Jared Bowen -
The November Drop: A month stuffed like a turkey with Brahms to Bram Stoker
Get drunk and paint a beer mug. Run a 5k, or help the runners. Or learn a little about one of Boston’s deadliest fires.
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Alan Cumming Performs "But Alive!"
Alan Cumming performs the song from the musical "Applause" to open the 2025 Movies for Grownups.| 2:08 -
Episode 16, Season 2025<br> AGA Sizzle - Exploring AI with the Attorneys General
Americans are increasingly subjected to and affected by the impacts of Artificial Intelligence (AI).| 10:09 -
Episode 17, Season 2025<br> Author Interview with ASALH (Slavery after Slavery)
A powerful & thought-provoking conversation with Dr. Mary Frances Berry| 29:38 -
Episode 15, Season 2025<br> Magic of Masterpiece | All Creatures Great and Small | Filmmaker Talk with Melissa Gallant
Heather Marie Montilla , the National Director for PBS Books interviews Melissa Gallant| 25:59
