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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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Democrats want South Carolina to lead 2024 primaries. New Hampshire has other plans
The Democratic National Committee proposed changes to the presidential primary calendar next year, but New Hampshire state law says the Granite state must vote first. -
Singer d4vd comes to Boston as his DIY viral hits gain IRL fans
He started out as a gamer, now he's on the concert circuit. -
Meet Massachusetts' only Certified Bob Ross Instructor
Stacey Sparrow, owner of Art on the Rocks, discusses what it takes to teach Bob Ross-style painting.
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Extended Readers Club | Tana French
Dive deeper into the mind of Tana French with an extended interview on the PBS Books Readers Club.| 1:14:17 -
Episode 32, Season 2024<br> Readers Club | Tana French
Bestselling Irish crime fiction writer Tana French joins the PBS Books Readers Club.| 55:09 -
Lise Davidsen Performs "Dich, teure Halle, grüß ich wieder”
Lise Davidsen and the VPO performs "Dich, teure Halle, grüß ich wieder.”| 1:33 -
“The Ride of the Valkyries” by the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra
The Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra plays “The Ride of the Valkyries.”| 3:28
