I didn't know I needed the new Billy Joel documentary
NPR critic Linda Holmes has been a Billy Joel fan since the '80s. HBO's new two-part documentary still taught her something new about his life — and provided a chance to consider the role of his music in her own.
Sign up for GBH newsletters
GBH offers several newsletters focused on the topics that matter to you.
Culture in the News
'Dear Summer: Volume 3' returns to highlight more emerging artists and DJs
The citywide mixtape features six DJs and 17 up-and-coming and established artists from the Greater Boston area.
-
Wrap up Women's History Month with an art walk
Julia Swanson returns to The Culture Show to share another round of picks for local public art celebrating Boston's women. -
New tips continue to come in about the Gardner Museum heist, but are they viable?
On this week's arts and culture review, The Culture Show hosts Jared Bowen, Callie Crossley and Edgar B. Herwick III discuss the story following the 34th anniversary, along with all of the other headlines from the week -
'The Culture Show' breaks down Boston's spring theater season
On today's show, host Jared Bowen is joined by Joyce Kulhawik and Chris Ehlers for another edition of "Balancing Acts." Then, artist Miguel Braceli talks about his residency project in Provincetown.
GBH Music
More Culture Programs
-
Episode 19, Season 2025<br> Readers Club | Ep. 203: The Women by Kristin Hannah
PBS Books Readers Club welcomes international best-selling author, Kristin Hannah to discuss novel.| 53:29 -
Emily D’Angelo Sings from the Met Opera's "Grounded"
Emily D’Angelo and the ensemble of "Grounded" perform an excerpt from Act 1.| 2:27 -
Episode 20, Season 2025<br> PBS Books Author Talk: A Conversation with Juhea Kim & the Ballerina Book Club
Join PBS Books for a captivating Author Talk featuring Juhea Kim, acclaimed author of City of Night| 41:23 -
Katharine McPhee & Andrea Bocelli Duet
Katherine McPhee, Andrea Bocelli & David Foster perform "Can't Help Falling In Love."| 3:00