What matters to you.
Sign Out
Play Live Radio
0:00
0:00
NEXT UP:
 
Top

Music & Culture
Omar Thomas Headshot.jpg

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.
Jazz

Concerts to Watch

Support for GBH is provided by:
Become a GBH sponsor

Music & Culture Events

  • Christina Day Martinson and Friends.jpeg
    In Person

    GBH Music Presents: Christina Day Martinson and Friends

    7:00pm Tue, Jun 17, 2025
    Join Grammy-nominated baroque violinist Christina Day Martinson and her acclaimed collaborators for an intimate recital celebrating her extraordinary career and the forthcoming documentary A Second Movement, which captures her life story and artistry. The evening showcases the full breadth of Christina’s musical expression, featuring selections from her Grammy-nominated album Biber: The Mystery Sonatas alongside new compositions. Hosted by WCRB’s Brian McCreath, this special performance also includes conversations with Christina and features guest performers: theorbo player Michael Leopold, composer and pianist Olivia Pérez-Collellmir, and composer/musician Mehmet Ali Sanlıkol.


    Photo credit: Courtesy of A Second Movement.

    Xfinity
     
    Events

Sign up for GBH newsletters

GBH offers several newsletters focused on the topics that matter to you.
Subscribe

Culture in the News

Couple reading books on sunny remote ocean island

Kick back with one of our 2025 summer-reading selections

Three local librarians share their picks for every kind of reader for this summer.
Books
Under the Radar
Books

Load More

GBH Music

  • crb_thumb.jpg

    Classical

    Great classical music for Boston and beyond.
  • GBH Jazz newsletter header

    Jazz

    Tune in to GBH Music's Jazz on 89.7 on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays starting at 9pm.

More Culture Programs

Load More