With bold and expressive quilts, one woman is telling unheard Black history stitch by stitch
Lesyslie Rackard says that through her quilts, she was able to pay tribute to George Floyd in 2020 — despite being stuck in her home.
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Boston ‘Monopoly’ is coming this fall
You can tell the “Monopoly” maker what tourist sights you want to see on the board.
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The sugar-filled history and legacy of Necco, the beloved local candy company
The New England Confectionery Company's local ties set the stage for its national legacy. -
While walking the paths of Henry David Thoreau, one artist finds solace
Ben Shattuck, painter and writer, joined Boston Public Radio to talk about his new memoir. -
Dancing for 'awareness and inclusion' at Harvard's ADA celebration
On the 32nd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Kerry Thompson teaches salsa and ASL classes for people with all types of disabilities.
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Andy Akiho's "Aka" Steel Drum Performance
Andy Akiho performs his trio "Aka" for bass, drums and steelpan drums.| 2:33 -
Episode 28, Season 11<br> Set amid the AIDS crisis, 'Angels in America' still soars
On "Open Studio" Jared Bowen looks at the enduring power of "Angel's in America."| 26:46 -
Episode 15, Season 50<br> Now Hear This “Andy Akiho Found (his) Sound”
Experience the creation of music from this Japanese American composer with host Scott Yoo.| 53:34 -
How Other Composers Changed Schumann's Work
Learn how other musicians and composers changed Schumann's works.| 1:30
