‘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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Renée Fleming performs "Funny How Dreams Have a Way"
Renée Fleming performs as Clarissa Vaughan in "The Hours."| 1:12 -
Kelli O'Hara & Joyce DiDonato sing "How is it possible?"
Kelli O'Hara and Joyce DiDonato perform "How is it possible?" from "The Hours."| 1:43 -
Renée Fleming, Kelli O’Hara, & Joyce DiDonato Perform a Trio
Renée Fleming, Kelli O’Hara, and Joyce DiDonato perform the final trio from "The Hours."| 1:26 -
Episode 23, Season 11<br> 'Black Panther' Costumer Designer Ruth E. Carter's Oscar Win
Ruth E. Carter talks about her Oscar winning costume designs| 26:46
