Exploring the world of sound beyond human hearing
Amherst College art professor and sound artist Dr. Brian House joins GBH’s All Things Considered to explore how his work reveals unheard soundscapes by studying the rhythms of human and nonhuman systems.
Music & Culture Events
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In Person
Outspoken Saturdays (June 2026)
The GBH BPL studio will host Outspoken Saturdays, a spoken word poetry event for emerging artists. Every first Saturday of the month, the series will be created in collaboration with spoken word artist Amanda Shea.
If you are interested in performing, feel free to submit your work for review here
Join us!
Registration is encouraged for this free event.
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Culture in the News
In ‘André is an Idiot,’ humor becomes a shield against the unthinkable
Director Tony Benna joins GBH's All Things Considered to share more about documenting his friend's final years following a stage four cancer diagnosis in this Sundance Award–winning film.
More Culture Programs
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Icelandic Percussion Instruments in "Helka" by Jón Leifs
Scott Yoo hears "Helka" by the Icelandic composer Jón Leifs. -
An Icelandic Musical Instrument Made from Driftwood
Scott Yoo learns how driftwood can be made into an iconic Icelandic instrument. -
How Does a Turkish Ney Get Created?
Alice Dade learns from Rifat Varo about how the Turkish reed flute gets made. -
Turkish Court Music and the Kanun
Scott Yoo learns about the kanun and Turkish court music.