Turntable: What’s on a global music connoisseur’s playlist?
This week’s music takes us across the globe, from Boston to Nigeria to Honduras.
Concerts to Watch
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Culture in the News
New safety rules restrict where Somerville PorchFest musicians can perform
Porches along some streets will not be eligible to participate in the May festival, due to new safely regulations. And organizers will deploy a new taskforce to stay on top of safety and logistics.
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Meet Riley the MFA dog, who sniffs out pests to keep art safe
The young Weimaraner has already saved precious artwork, all under a newly developed training regimen. After all, a dog had never taught to protect art before. -
‘Evicted’ exhibit highlights lives upended by housing crisis
Somerville residents say traveling exhibit mirrors their struggles to stay housed. -
How independent bookstores help in the fight against book banning and why it matters
Booksellers have a crucial role to play in providing access to books in states where public libraries are under threat of censorship.
GBH Music
More Culture Programs
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James Taylor Performs California
James Taylor performs "California" at the 2023 Gershwin Prize for Joni Mitchell.| 4:23 -
Cyndi Lauper Sings Blue
Cyndi Lauper performs "Blue" at the 2023 Gershwin Prize for Joni Mitchell.| 3:32 -
Brandi Carlile, Lucius and Celisse Perform Shine
Brandi Carlile, Lucius and Celisse perform "Shine" at the 2023 Gershwin Prize.| 5:06 -
An All-Star Ensemble Performs Big Yellow Taxi
An all-star ensemble sings "Big Yellow Taxi" at the 2023 Gershwin Prize for Joni Mitchell.| 3:25
