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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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In 'Cry For Me,' Roxbury director Daniel Laurent sheds light on domestic violence
The film stars Laurent's wife Leah Nicole, who is a survivor herself. -
The man behind iconic Obama poster is working on a new portrait
Shepard Fairey's portrait of JFK will honor the “Ich bin ein Berliner” speech in West Berlin 60 years ago. -
Rainstorms cancel some performances but fail to dampen enthusiasm for boygenius, Steve Lacy and other artists
Re:SET kicks off the concert season at The Stage at Suffolk Downs
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Episode 21, Season 2024<br> Exploring Bipartisanship: Conversations w/ Western Governors | Part 4 Former WY Gov. Mead & Former MT Gov. Bullock
Former Govs. Mead (R-WY) and Bullock (D-MT) discuss leading by example in bipartisanism.| 23:16 -
Episode 22, Season 2024<br> Exploring Bipartisanship: Conversations with Western Governors | Part 5 Former Nevada Governors Sandoval & Miller
Former Nevada Governors Sandoval (R) and Miller (D) talk on fostering the next generation of leaders| 23:40 -
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Asmik Grigorian performs “Un bel di” from "Madama Butterfly."| 2:27 -
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Black Pumas perform "Ice Cream (Pay Phone)" on Austin City Limits.| 3:49
