From protests to the piano, 'The People United' still strikes a chord 50 years later
On the 50th anniversary of Frederic Rzewski's "The People United," pianist Stephen Drury spoke with GBH's All Things Considered host Arun Rath about music and solidarity.
Music & Culture Events
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In PersonGBH Jazz Night with Tiger Okoshi: A Tribute to Miles Davis (Boston Public Library)
For our final GBH Jazz Night of the season, jazz fusion trumpeter Tiger Okoshi performs a Miles Davis tribute concert in honor of Davis’s 100th birthday on May 26th
GBH Jazz Nights showcase the incredible range of jazz talent in the Greater Boston area. The series is co-hosted by JazzBoston and GBH Music, taking place on the second Thursday of every month from September through May. Tickets are free, but registration is encouraged. Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis, so arrive early! By registering, you agree to receive email communications from GBH Music.
GBH Jazz Nights are made possible by the Goldstein Family Fund. -
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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. Join us!
Registration is encouraged for this free event.
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Culture in the News
David Lang’s ‘poor hymnal’ celebrates the religion of compassion
"poor hymnal" is a collection of modern hymns meant to bring the community together. Hear all about it on GBH's All Things Considered.
More Culture Programs
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Phillip Phillips Performs "Gone, Gone, Gone"
Phillip Phillips performs "Gone, Gone, Gone" at the 2023 National Memorial Day Concert. -
John Slattery & Mary McCormack Tell Carlyle Harris' Story
John Slattery & Mary McCormack tell Col. Carlyle "Smitty" and Louise Harris' story. -
Season 11, Episode 34<br> Local Color: A Look at Four Regional Artists
This week we're revisiting conversations with local artists -
Season 11, Episode 33<br> Rob "ProBlak" Gibbs and the power of his positivity
We talk to artist Rob "ProBlak" Gibbs and Pulitzer-Prize winning art critic Sebastian Smee
