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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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A new dictionary aims to boost the language and pride of Cabo Verdeans
A Roxbury author plans to publish an English to Cape Verdean Creole dictionary this summer. -
Boston-area bookstores make the silver screen in Oscar-nominees 'The Holdovers' and 'American Fiction'
Boston-area bookstores are getting their moment in the spotlight, with Brattle Book Shop and Brookline Booksmith making the big screen in some of this year’s Oscar-nominated films. -
Mayor Wu hopes to expand free museum admissions program for BPS students and families
The mayor's vision for the program allows Boston Public School students and families to visit several area institutions for free.
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Jacob Lusk | "Bennie and the Jets"
Jacob Lusk of the band Gabriels performs "Bennie and the Jets" at the 2024 Gershwin Prize.| 5:50 -
Maren Morris | "I Guess That's Why They Call it The Blues"
Maren Morris sings "I Guess That's Why They Call it the Blues" at the 2024 Gershwin Prize| 4:32 -
Garth Brooks | "Daniel"
Garth Brooks performs "Daniel" at the 2024 LOC Gershwin Prize for Popular Song concert.| 3:57 -
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
