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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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Local legend and disco queen Donna Summer's iconic outfits go to auction
And MassArt Art Museum shines and sings with two new installations. -
Tina Turner, 'Queen of Rock 'n' Roll' whose triumphant career made her world-famous, dies at 83
She sold more than 150 million records worldwide and won 12 Grammys. -
Boston Calling's undercard performers hope to break through
In spite of headliners being overwhelmingly white, local artists say diversity is inevitable.
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