How the Smithsonian found its way to the small town of Ashby, Massachusetts
The Smithsonian Institute's 'Voices and Votes' exhibit brings a national conversation on democracy to the Ashby Free Public Library.
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Meet three authors who wrote some of the most banned books in America
Jodi Picoult, Maia Kobabe and Sandra Cisneros have each written books that have been challenged and banned throughout the country.
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Who was Phillis Wheatley, the first African American poet to publish a book?
2023 marks the 250th anniversary of Phillis Wheatley's "Poems on Various Subjects, Religious and Moral," the first book of poetry published by an enslaved poet and only the third by an American woman. -
Unpacking Phillis Wheatley’s life as she’s brought to the stage
A new play about Black poet and author Phillis Wheatley looks at her return from London 250 years ago. -
David Yazbek on 'The Band's Visit' and the timelessness of conflict and community
"The Band's Visit" is a Tony-winning musical based on a 2007 film about an Egyptian band finding themselves stranded in an Israeli desert village. The production is on stage at The Huntington Theatre, Nov. 15 through Dec. 17. GBH's Jared Bowen spoke with David Yazbek, the musical's lyricist and composer, about giving the adaptation the weight that it deserved.
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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
