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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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Front of the Line: Pixies perform to hometown crowd in Boston
The group was joined by Franz Ferdinand, and the show started out with a performance by Bully. -
Things to do in Boston this weekend: Boston Uncovered's summertime gems
Ameera Hammouda of Boston Uncovered shares her favorite spots. -
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More Culture Programs
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Episode 1, Season 4<br> Phillis Wheatley: To the University
Poems by Wheatley with Amanda Gorman, Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Richard Blanco, and more.| 25:21 -
Commuted | Danielle Metz
Danielle Metz, a mother of two, tells her story of incarceration and separation. -
Supa Modo | Superpowers
If you had one superpower, what would it be? -
Beyond the Lens: Commuted | Nailah Jefferson, Darcy McKinnon and Danielle Metz
A conversation with COMMUTED's Nailah Jefferson, Darcy McKinnon and Danielle Metz.
