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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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Boston's own 'Guster' to perform with Keith Lockhart and Boston Pops
The indie-rock band with a cult following has been going strong for more than 30 years. -
Once a race track, Suffolk Downs is now an outdoor music venue
The seasonal space, which can hold up to 8,500 concert goers, opens June 16th -
Three local librarians share their top summer reading picks
From regency romance to sci-fi thrillers, we gush over our favorite books of 2023 on this annual book club special.
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More Culture Programs
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Episode 15, Season 51<br> Now Hear This “Virtuosos”
Explore the work of two legendary virtuosos, Niccolò Paganini and Robert Johnson.| 53:24 -
Episode 8, Season 2024<br> “You Are Here” Author Talk with Ada Limón
PBS Books celebrates Poetry Month and Earth Month with Ada Limón, the 24th Poet Laurette of the USA.| 40:34 -
Episode 3, Season 4<br> Mushrooms, Weakness and Doubt
Consider the poetics, and politics, of fungi with poems by Sylvia Plath and Kay Ryan.| 25:21 -
Chloe Chua & Scott Yoo Perform the Ling Ling Violin Workout
Violinist Chloe Chua takes Scott Yoo through the Ling Ling Violin Workout.| 4:04