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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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‘Life of Pi’ makes its North American theatrical debut in Cambridge
Acclaimed novelist Yann Martel shares how writers have more power in theater than film. -
Open Studio: The wives of Henry VIII reclaim their identity in the hit musical 'SIX'
The latest episode of Open Studio features the feminist musical "SIX," photographer Rosamond Purcell and "The Urban Nutcracker." -
A solstice celebration comes to Mount Auburn Cemetery
Meanwhile, "Life of Pi" brings the famed story to the stage at the American Repertory Theater.
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