‘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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Transgender authors and allies are making children's literature more inclusive
It's Transgender Awareness Week and we're looking at representation in children's literature. -
Frustrations on the T become a laughing matter in Somerville musical
"T: An MBTA Musical" is on stage at the Rockwell Theater in Somerville through December -
Arts This Week: Exploring spaces real and imagined
Jared Bowen recommends a two-person exhibition of tapestries, visits a survey of one of today's singular photographers and explores an open air museum featuring 75 large-scale murals.
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James Taylor Performs California
James Taylor performs "California" at the 2023 Gershwin Prize for Joni Mitchell.| 4:23 -
Diana Krall Performs For the Roses
Diana Krall performs "For the Roses" at the 2023 Gershwin Prize for Joni Mitchell.| 4:17 -
Annie Lennox Sings Both Sides Now
Annie Lennox performs "Both Sides Now" at the 2023 Gershwin Prize for Joni Mitchell.| 5:03 -
Angélique Kidjo Sings Help Me
Angélique Kidjo performs "Help Me" at the 2023 Gershwin Prize for Joni Mitchell.| 3:49
