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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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In ‘The Gaaga,’ Sasha Denisova tells a comedic and ‘grotesque’ wartime story
Interviews with Ukrainian refugees and officials formed the basis of the production. -
Must-see 2023 Tony nominees include a minimalist revival and corny musical
And at the MOMA, a Georgia O'Keeffe retrospective. -
Author TJ Alexander on 'Chef’s Choice' and the joy of writing transgender love stories
The author also discusses what it means to write this book for themself.
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Episode 2, Season 4<br> Six Years Later, Epitaph for a Centaur
Read the elegiac poetry of Joseph Brodsky, a Cold War Russian exile, with host Elisa New.| 25:21 -
Supa Modo | Sisters
A young woman makes plans to give her sister, who is dying, the best days of her life. -
Elton John and Bernie Taupin | "Your Song"
Elton John performs his timeless classic, "Your Song" at the 2024 LOC Gershwin Prize.| 4:01 -
Joni Mitchell and Friends | "I'm Still Standing"
Joni Mitchell & friends interpret Elton John's "I'm Still Standing" at the Gershwin Prize.| 3:24
