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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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MFA investigating possibly looted ancient bronzes in its collection
Museum looking into whether two pieces were looted from Turkey in the 1960s. -
A Northeastern professor's personal fight for food safety in Netflix's documentary 'Poisoned'
'Poisoned: The Dirty Truth About Your Food' explores the dangers of foodborne pathogens. -
A national Latino museum project gets caught in the culture wars
A number of Latino Republicans have threatened to pull funding for a national Latino museum in D.C., reflecting one facet of America's ongoing culture war — who gets to tell the story of Latino history in the U.S.?
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Brandi Carlile Performs Madman Across the Water
Brandi Carlile performs "Madman Across the Water" at the 2024 Gershwin Prize concert.| 5:50 -
Annie Lennox Sings "Border Song"
Annie Lennox sings "Border Song" at the 2024 Gershwin Prize for Popular Song concert.| 3:48 -
Episode 1, Season 2024<br> Elton John and Bernie Taupin: Gershwin Prize
This spring Elton John & Bernie Taupin received the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize| 1:54:05 -
Billy Porter | "The Bitch is Back"
Billy Porter performs "The Bitch is Back" at the 2024 Gershwin Prize concert.| 3:48
