‘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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Culture in the News
New book spotlights Madam C.J. Walker’s daughter A’Lelia, who forged her own path
The daughter of America's first Black millionaire became the “joy goddess” of Harlem in the 1920s.
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Arts This Week: Titian’s Masterpieces Reunite In Boston After 400 Years Apart
Plus, the ceramicist who’s upending the art form by melding it with graffiti. -
Will Consumers Cut The Cord On Streaming Services?
Streaming services got a big boost during the height of the COVID-19 lockdown. -
Book Club: Eric Nguyen's 'Things We Lost To The Water'
A discussion of our May selection for Bookmarked: The Under the Radar Book Club.
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Highlights From International Jazz Day
Jazz stars from around the globe come together to celebrate the unifying power of music.| 2:34 -
"Walk Until I Ride"
A lively performance by Shemekia Copeland singing her song "Walk Until I Ride."| 4:25 -
How Spain Shaped Albéniz
Manuel Barrueco and Juan Pérez Floristán discuss how Albéniz was influenced by Spain.| 2:57 -
Ballet Flameco de Andalucia Performs Albéniz's "El Puerto"
Watch Ballet Flamenco de Andalucia perform a piece choreographed to Albéniz's "El Puerto."| 2:43
