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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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Ben Affleck’s ‘Air’ is really a heist film about Michael Jordan
The movie dives into the biggest sneaker franchise in history: the Air Jordan. -
The Elliot Norton Award nominations are a reminder of Boston's thriving theater scene
Two local productions, "Clyde's" and "Coriolanus" underscore the power of stage plays. -
5 new YA books that explore the magic of the arts and the art of magic
Art and magic so often go hand in hand. It makes sense — art has the power to transform and to transport, whether through a theatre production, a…
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