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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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Artist Steve Locke on the ubiquity of art in every day life
"Everything in your life was designed by a creative person," he told GBH's Jared Bowen. -
New film 'Playland' shows a Boston queer history that was almost erased
Filmmaker Georden West shares how Boston forgot its oldest gay bar. -
Roxbury International Film Festival celebrates 25 years of highlighting Black artists
The largest New England film festival that highlights films by, for and about people of color is back for it’s 25th year.
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Commuted | A Commutation, A Second Chance
Kenneth Polite, Jr. shares why he supported President Obama's clemency of Danielle Metz. -
Extended Readers Club | Allison Pataki
Watch the extended interview of "Finding Margaret Fuller" author Allison Pataki.| 1:14:25 -
Charlie Puth Performs "Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me"
Charlie Puth performs "Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me" at the 2024 Gershwin Prize concert| 5:49 -
Elton John Performs "Mona Lisa and Mad Hatters"
Elton John performs "Mona Lisa and Mad Hatters" at the 2024 Gershwin Prize concert.| 5:04
