‘Jaja’s African Hair Braiding’ showcases the joys and struggles of immigrants in America
The SpeakEasy Stage's production of the Tony Award-winning play centers hair braiders and their lives over one day in the salon in which they work.
Music & Culture Events
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In PersonJune 2025 Outspoken Saturdays
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. Join us!
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In Person
GBH Music Presents: Christina Day Martinson and Friends
Join Grammy-nominated baroque violinist Christina Day Martinson and her acclaimed collaborators for an intimate recital celebrating her extraordinary career and the forthcoming documentary A Second Movement, which captures her life story and artistry. The evening showcases the full breadth of Christina’s musical expression, featuring selections from her Grammy-nominated album Biber: The Mystery Sonatas alongside new compositions. Hosted by WCRB’s Brian McCreath, this special performance also includes conversations with Christina and features guest performers: theorbo player Michael Leopold, composer and pianist Olivia Pérez-Collellmir, and composer/musician Mehmet Ali Sanlıkol.
Photo credit: Courtesy of A Second Movement.
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Culture in the News
New book spotlights Madam C.J. Walker’s daughter A’Lelia, who forged her own path
The daughter of America's first Black millionaire became the “joy goddess” of Harlem in the 1920s.
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Shelf Life: Provincetown's East End Books brings cultural hub to the Seaport
East End Books, a mainstay in Provincetown, is gearing up to open its newest Seaport location. Jeff Peters, who runs the store's two locations in Provincetown, has plans to make the store a destination in Boston — with special author events, drag story hours, collaborations with local restaurants and fundraisers for nonprofits. -
CineFest Latino Boston: a potpourri of films about the richness of Latino culture
Executive Director and Founder Sabrina Aviles says the festival aims to embrace issues around social justice while celebrating the arts. -
How costume designer Ruth E. Carter brings Afrofuturism to the silver screen: 'It’s a big responsibility'
The Springfield native will be at the Coolidge Corner Theatre on Oct. 15th to receive the Coolidge Award.
GBH Music
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Katharine McPhee & Andrea Bocelli Duet
Katherine McPhee, Andrea Bocelli & David Foster perform "Can't Help Falling In Love."| 3:00 -
Jon Batiste and Andrea Bocelli Perform "Amazing Grace"
Jon Batiste and Andrea Bocelli perform "Amazing Grace" in this celebration of Bocelli.| 2:59 -
Ed Sheeran and Andrea Bocelli Perform "Perfect Symphony"
Ed Sheeran and Andrea Bocelli perform "Perfect Symphony."| 2:59 -
Episode 7, Season 52<br> Andrea Bocelli 30th – The Celebration
Experience the world-renowned Italian tenor’s 30th anniversary concert.| 1:23:11
