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 (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.
GBH Music on YouTube
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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Season 50, Episode 13<br> Now Hear This “Piazzolla’s History with Tango”
Tango to Buenos Aires, Argentina, with host Scott Yoo. -
Season 4, Episode 4<br> Why Have So Many Countries Adopted Drill Rap?
This episode explores how drill music has inspired and shaped the global rap scene. -
"Libiamo, ne’ lieti calici" from La Traviata
Nadine Sierra and Stephen Costello perform "Libiamo, ne’ lieti calici." -
Season 11, Episode 25<br> Ballerina Misty Copeland broke barriers and made history
Ballerina Misty Copeland, filmmaker John Sayles and photographer Rosamond Purcell
