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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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Harvard Art Museums now offering free admission to all visitors
Access to the museum's collections and exhibits will be free of cost to all, including travelers from out of state. -
Advocates believe Massachusetts may finally set sex education standards
The Healthy Youth Act would provide public schools “medically accurate, age-appropriate, comprehensive sexual health education” curricula. -
A new film challenges what we know about Milli Vanilli
Hanif Abdurraqib and Bradley Jackson discuss their new documentary "Milli Vanilli."
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