Devo at 50: ‘We're like the house band on the Titanic at this point’
Devo's 50th anniversary tour called "50 Years of De-Evolution… Continued!" is headed to Boston on May 9.
Music & Culture Events
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In PersonGBH Music Presents: Christina Day Martinson and Friends
Join Grammy-nominated baroque violinist Christina Day Martinson and her acclaimed collaborators for an intimate recital celebrating her extraordinary career and the forthcoming documentary A Second Movement, which captures her life story and artistry. The evening showcases the full breadth of Christina’s musical expression, featuring selections from her Grammy-nominated album Biber: The Mystery Sonatas alongside new compositions. Hosted by WCRB’s Brian McCreath, this special performance also includes conversations with Christina and features guest performers: theorbo player Michael Leopold, composer and pianist Olivia Pérez-Collellmir, and composer/musician Mehmet Ali Sanlıkol.
Photo credit: Courtesy of A Second Movement.
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Culture in the News
Boston-based artist creates ‘Hip Hop Leadership’ curriculum
The project that includes an album, book and classroom curriculum designed to teach leadership through hip-hop.
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The big list of summer 2024 book recommendations from your local librarians
For Under the Radar's annual summer reading special, three of our local librarians return with their curated lists for summer, including thrillers, histories, young adult stories, romance and mysteries. -
Hundreds of medical issues, thirst and mayhem at Boston Calling 2024
There were about 800 medical encounters with Boston EMS, and 23 people treated and sent to area hospitals, with the majority happening on Sunday. -
Author Percival Everett talks 'American Fiction' and his new book 'James'
Author Percival Everett will be at the Coolidge Corner Theatre on June 4 to discuss "James," followed by a showing of "American Fiction." Ahead of his appearance at the Coolidge, Everett sat down with executive arts editor and "The Culture Show" host Jared Bowen to discuss his work.
GBH Music
More Culture Programs
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Boccherini's Experimental Cello Compositions
Boccherini played around with the cello's range with these experimental compositions.| 4:56 -
Boccherini's Love Letter to Madrid
The story behind "Musica notturna delle strade di Madrid."| 5:10 -
Episode 12, Season 52<br> Now Hear This "Boccherini: Night Music"
Explore Boccherini’s love for Madrid through a musical night tour of the city with Scott Yoo.| 53:54 -
Episode 10, Season 5<br> How to Make ANYTHING Funky (feat. Nik West)
How do you make a bass line funky? Bassist Nik West gives Arthur L.A. Buckner a lesson.| 9:37
