How 'Revolución diamantina' went from a protest to a Grammy-winning ballet
Acclaimed Mexican composer Gabriela Ortiz joined All Things Considered to discuss her inspiration for her ballet.
Music & Culture Events
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The Ulysses Quartet at The Boston Public Library (March 2025)
Join GBH Music's quartet in residence, the Ulysses Quartet, for a performance at the Boston Public Library! -
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Megan Marshall talks with Janice Nimura about “After Lives”
The Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer of celebrated American women, Megan Marshall has been hailed as a “gifted storyteller” (New Yorker) at “the front rank of American biographers” (New York Times).
Join us to hear about her latest work “After Lives: On Biography and Mysteries of the Human Heart” and gain insight from her discussion with fellow biographer Janice Nimura. Don’t miss their conversation about remarkable women in history and their own lives and work. Special for Women’s History Month.Partner:American Ancestors -
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Beyond the Page with Marie Benedict
Beyond the Page is excited to welcome and celebrate another illustrious author – Marie Benedict!
Marie Benedict is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author. Known for her engaging mysteries and use of real-life events as inspiration, Marie has written a number of novels including The Milford Affair, The Mystery of Mrs. Christie, The First Ladies, and The Personal Librarian. Her recently released mystery is The Queens of Crime. Her books have been chosen for the Good Morning America Book Club and Target’s Book of the Year, among other distinct honors.
Join us as Marie shares her knowledge, dives deeper into her compelling stories, and answers your burning questions!
This event offers two ticket options:- Attend the event $0
- Attend the event + receive a SIGNED copy of The Queens of Crime + GBH membership $60
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
Turning 50? Chelsea Handler calls it ‘mid-century joyfulness’
The comedian’s latest book — releasing on her 50th birthday — is a hilarious and heartfelt reflection on her ever-eventful life.
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NAACP's annual ACT-SO competition brings youth talent to Boston
Youth compete at The Afro-Academic, Cultural, Technological and Scientific Olympics, showcasing excellence. -
Hollywood's writers and actors strike together for the first time in over 60 years
SAG-AFTRA actors joined the Writer's Guild of America on the picket lines over concerns about pay and the impact of AI. -
'Barbie' vs. 'Oppenheimer': Who will win the box office battle?
Film writer Sarah G. Vincent on Barbenheimer mania.
GBH Music
More Culture Programs
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Episode 21, Season 11<br> In Living Color: The Obama portraits come to Boston
We head to the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston to see the Obama Portraits| 26:46 -
Episode 3, Season 1<br> Culture Wars
Experience the 1990s and the unstoppable rise in the popularity of Hip Hop. -
‘Tough on Crime’ Bill Translates into Mass Incarceration
1 in 3 Black males get caught up in the criminal justice system after the bill passes. -
90's Hip Hop Reflected Realities on the Street
Many fans and musicians saw 90's Hip Hop as a reflection of reality.