Regie Gibson announced as first Poet Laureate of Massachusetts
Governor Maura Healey shared more details about the new role at the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem Friday.
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Culture in the News
‘Jaja’s African Hair Braiding’ showcases the joys and struggles of immigrants in America
The SpeakEasy Stage's production of the Tony Award-winning play centers hair braiders and their lives over one day in the salon in which they work.
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Good songs about sobriety for Dry January
For Dry January, a former pop critic for The New Yorker suggests great songs about not drinking. Many are by musicians who have been sober for decades. -
New documentary features African students at MIT and their journey far from home
Under the Radar sits down with the director and a student featured in "Brief Tender Light," a new film about four African students navigating their studies at the world's premier engineering school. -
A surprising story of scams and salvation in 'The Book of Clarence'
The new film "The Book of Clarence" tells a familiar story: A man is down on his luck and gets an idea for how to turn things around. What's different about this one is it takes place in Jerusalem during the biblical rise of Jesus Christ.
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Charlie Puth Performs "Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me"
Charlie Puth performs "Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me" at the 2024 Gershwin Prize concert| 5:49 -
Elton John Performs "Mona Lisa and Mad Hatters"
Elton John performs "Mona Lisa and Mad Hatters" at the 2024 Gershwin Prize concert.| 5:04 -
Brandi Carlile Performs Madman Across the Water
Brandi Carlile performs "Madman Across the Water" at the 2024 Gershwin Prize concert.| 5:50 -
Annie Lennox Sings "Border Song"
Annie Lennox sings "Border Song" at the 2024 Gershwin Prize for Popular Song concert.| 3:48
