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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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Cillian Murphy on the quiet pathos of his new film 'Small Things Like These'
The film is a contemplative narrative of an Irish family man whose childhood trauma is unearthed after a routine coal delivery to a Magdalene laundry, an institution where "fallen women" were housed and often abused by Catholic nuns. -
Exploring art, magic and mediums at 'Conjuring the Spirit World'
GBH’s All Things Considered host Arun Rath explores Massachusetts’ role in the rise of spiritualism in a four-part series. -
From historic Emmy wins, to Beyoncé's country snub: Are award shows actually diversifying?
Our pop culture experts discuss the Emmys, Beyoncé's CMAs snub, Diddy's arrest, Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl announcement and the deaths of three entertainment legends.
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Military Choruses Perform "This Is My Country"
Military Choruses perform "This Is My Country" on the 2025 National Memorial Day Concert. -
Hosts Gary Sinise & Esai Morales Commemorate the 250th Anniversary of Our Nation's Service Branches
Gary Sinise and Esai Morales commemorate the 250th anniversary of our nation's service branches. -
Angel Blue Performs the National Anthem
Angel Blue performs the national anthem on the 2025 National Memorial Day Concert. -
A Tribute to WWII's Greatest Generation
Gary Sinise & Esai Morales honor those who served in WWII on the 2025 National Memorial Day Concert.
