You may not have known about the roots and branches of Celtic music that reach all the way into Spain, but bagpipe player Carlos Nuñez, known in Europe as "the 7th Chieftain", shows audiences profound musical connections between cultures around the globe.

This summer Tanglewood celebrates its 75^th anniversary and a legacy that has evolved from a simple summer music festival into what composer John Williams calls “the spiritual home of music in America.”

Earlier this month the Irish acoustic band Lunasa played at The Burren Irish Pub in Somerville. WGBH radio host Brian O'Donovan hosted the event as part The Burren Backroom Series.

WGBH's "Dean of Boston Jazz Radio"  discusses the recent Newport Jazz Festival, the concerts he's most looking forward to and why he doesn't give listeners a Top Ten list of Jazz hits.

Porter has had a theater career and two very successful CDs; both India Arie and Erykah Badu have invited him to collaborate. One of his personal goals is to work with the musician Herbie Hancock, which might just happen because Porter is just that good.

Revisit the incredible weekend of music and fun in Copley Square as seen through the tweets and videos of the WGBHArts contributors and friends.