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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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‘He pointed to me’: How an impromptu solo launched Kamasi Washington’s career
The award-winning saxophonist and composer opens up about his formative years ahead of three consecutive nights of performing at Boston’s City Winery. -
At Fabulist cafe, coffee fuels writers' minds and GrubStreet's mission
This laid back space in the Seaport is where writers and readers convene. -
The drag show during North Brookfield's Pride celebration will go on
Town attorney says the event 'remains authorized'
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O Little One Sweet
Hear The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra's interpretation of “O Little One Sweet." -
Sing We Now of Christmas
This opening number to "Joy: Christmas with the Tabernacle Choir" is nothing short of spectacular! -
God Help the Outcasts, (from The Hunchback of Notre Dame)
See Michael Maliakel perform "God Help the Outcasts" with The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra. -
Episode 38, Season 2024<br> Author Talk | David Brooks
PBS Books Author Talk with David Brooks| 32:27
