Two eldest daughters and their mother strive for connection in ‘Her Portmanteau’
The latest onstage production of the Ufot Family Cycle centers around Abasiama's actual eldest daughter.
Music & Culture Events
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The Ulysses Quartet at The Boston Public Library (May 2025)
Join GBH Music's quartet in residence, the Ulysses Quartet, for a performance at the Boston Public Library! -
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GBH Music Presents JazzNOW: Gabrielle Goodman in tribute to Ella Fitzgerald
GBH Music and JazzBoston close the 2025 JazzNOW series with a tribute to jazz icon Ella Fitzgerald, featuring acclaimed Boston-based vocalist Gabrielle Goodman. Ella Fitzgerald, celebrated for her groundbreaking scat improvisation, impeccable vocal technique, and definitive interpretations of the Great American Songbook, redefined jazz over her 60-year career, earning 13 Grammys and breaking barriers for women and Black artists. Gabrielle Goodman and her band honor Fitzgerald’s legacy with fresh interpretations of the works that made her "The First Lady of Song." A professor at Berklee College of Music, Goodman is a versatile artist whose career spans jazz, R&B, classical, and gospel. She has performed with legends like Chaka Khan, Nancy Wilson, and Roberta Flack, who calls her "one of the finest singers today." Goodman has released six acclaimed albums, including Travelin' Light and Until We Love on the Verve label, and was paired with Ella Fitzgerald recordings on a compilation album from Verve. She has also performed internationally at major jazz festivals.
Concerts to Watch
GBH Music Holiday Spectacular 2024
Celebrate the season with the GBH Music Holiday Spectacular, a family-friendly concert and an opportunity for music lovers to be part of a live television production at GBH’s headquarters in Brighton.
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Culture in the News
Javon Jackson on teaching the next generation, Nikki Giovanni, and Alfred Hitchcock
Saxophonist Javon Jackson plays at Sculler’s Jazz Club in Boston on March 22nd. His newest albums include the collaboration “Javon & Nikki Go to the Movies,” released just before Nikki Giovanni’s death in December of 2024.
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A reimagining of Chekhov's classic 'The Cherry Orchard' bears fruit
Plus, the history of Chelsea is told through photographs at the McMullen Museum and a brand-new Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame opens in Boston. -
Book Club: Stacy Schiff's 'The Revolutionary'
Our November selection for "Bookmarked: The Under the Radar Book Club." -
Open Studio: In conversation with Ukrainian Artist Igor Golyak about art and war
Each week, Jared Bowen brings you into the world of arts and culture within Boston and beyond.
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More Culture Programs
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Translating Shakespeare into ASL
Monique Holt explains how she translates Shakespeare into ASL.| 2:01 -
Danai Gurira Performs Richard III's Opening Monologue
Danai Gurira performs the opening monologue of Richard III.| 2:35 -
Episode 19, Season 50<br> Richard III
Experience Shakespeare’s tragedy recorded from Central Park starring Danai Gurira.| 2:19:49 -
Episode 18, Season 50<br> Celebrating 50 Years of Broadway's Best
Enjoy a revue of Broadway shows and songs from 1973 to 2023 hosted by Sutton Foster.| 1:25:25