Motherless daughters and found family at the heart of newest novel by Tayari Jones
Award-winning author Tayari Jones' latest novel, "Kin," centers two motherless girls growing up in the segregated south in the 1950s.
Music & Culture Events
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In PersonOutspoken Saturdays (May 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
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GBH Jazz Night with Sam Spear (Boston Public Library)
For our second to last GBH Jazz Night of the season, woodwind player and composer Sam Spear performs a collection of songs inspired by her formative years emerging in Boston’s music scene.
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. -
In Person
GBH 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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Culture in the News
Turntable: Marco Werman’s picks from 30 years of global music
The World’s host joins GBH’s All Things Considered to celebrate 30 years on the air and reflect on the songs that stood out over the past three decades.
More Culture Programs
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The National Symphony Orchestra Performs "Honor"
The NSO performs "Honor" at the 2019 National Memorial Day Concert. -
Season 4, Episode 6<br> How Beatboxers Turn Their Mouth into an Orchestra
Let's dive into the vocal art form of beatboxing. -
Queen Margaret's Curses
Queen Margaret (Sharon Washington) curses the house of York. -
The Duchess of York Curses Richard III
The Duchess of York (Monique Holt) curses her son, Richard III (Danai Gurira).
