Turntable: Marco Werman’s picks from 30 years of global music
The World’s host joins GBH’s All Things Considered to celebrate 30 years on the air and reflect on the songs that stood out over the past three decades.
Music & Culture Events
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In Person
Outspoken Saturdays (May 2026)
The GBH BPL studio will host Outspoken Saturdays, a spoken word poetry event for emerging artists. Every first Saturday of the month, the series will be created in collaboration with spoken word artist Amanda Shea. Join us!
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GBH Jazz Night with Sam Spear (Boston Public Library)
For our second to last GBH Jazz Night of the season, woodwind player and composer Sam Spear performs a collection of songs inspired by her formative years emerging in Boston’s music scene.
GBH Jazz Nights showcase the incredible range of jazz talent in the Greater Boston area. The series is co-hosted by JazzBoston and GBH Music, taking place on the second Thursday of every month from September through May. Tickets are free, but registration is encouraged. Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis, so arrive early! By registering, you agree to receive email communications from GBH Music.
GBH Jazz Nights are made possible by the Goldstein Family Fund. -
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GBH Jazz Night with Tiger Okoshi: A Tribute to Miles Davis (Boston Public Library)
For our final GBH Jazz Night of the season, jazz fusion trumpeter Tiger Okoshi performs a Miles Davis tribute concert in honor of Davis’s 100th birthday on May 26th
GBH Jazz Nights showcase the incredible range of jazz talent in the Greater Boston area. The series is co-hosted by JazzBoston and GBH Music, taking place on the second Thursday of every month from September through May. Tickets are free, but registration is encouraged. Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis, so arrive early! By registering, you agree to receive email communications from GBH Music.
GBH Jazz Nights are made possible by the Goldstein Family Fund.
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Culture in the News
‘Kings and Pawns’ unearths story of conflict between Black icons Robinson and Robeson
Howard Bryant's newest book focuses on how Jackie Robinson and Paul Robeson became opposing voices amid the anti-communist fervor of the 20th century.
More Culture Programs
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Episode 4909, Season 49<br> Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo
Legendary rockers Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo perform classic gems in their ACL debut. -
Episode 4908, Season 49<br> Robert Glasper / DOMi & JD Beck
Grammy-winning Robert Glasper and duo DOMi & JD BECK bring next-generation jazz to ACL. -
The Vienna State Ballet Performs Strauss' "Ischl Waltz"
Viennese dancers perform to Johan Strauss II's "Ischl Waltz." -
The Beautiful Blue Danube
The Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra performs Strauss' "The Beautiful Blue Danube."