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Meet Omar Thomas

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In this hour, an interview with composer, arranger, and educator Omar Thomas. He and his Large Ensemble released Griot Songs on Omar Thomas Music. Also, selections from new releases by flutist Laura Cocks and pianist Ariane Racicot.

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  • Noah Preminger "Unfair World" from Ballads (Chill Tone) 5:23
  • Kasan Belgrave "Madness" from Dual Citizen (Tribe) 3:53
  • Laura Cocks "A Thread Held Between Your Fingers" from Fathm (/ Relative Pitch/Out of Your Head) 4:51
  • Omar Thomas Large Ensemble "Obeah Woman" from Griot Songs (Omar Thomas Music) 12:08
  • Omar Thomas Large Ensemble "Sail to the Moon" from Griot Songs (Omar Thomas Music) 13:19
  • Omar Thomas Large Ensemble "The Path" from Griot Songs (Omar Thomas Music) 17:11
  • Ariane Racicot "There Is Some Hope" from Danser avec Le Feu (Ariane Racicot ) 8:07
  • Art Hirahara "Drop and Drag" from Good Company (Posi-Tone) 4:47

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