‘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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New short film explores Boston's role in long, dark history of scalping Indigenous people
'Bounty' premieres with virtual screenings at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. on Nov. 10. -
Never-Before Heard, Leonard Bernstein's ‘Music for String Quartet’ To Premiere At Tanglewood
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Two Students Launch An International Film Festival In West Newton
The Open Gate International Film Festival brings dozens of films to the greater Boston area from Nov. 5-7
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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 -
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 performs "Funny How Dreams Have a Way"
Renée Fleming performs as Clarissa Vaughan in "The Hours."| 1:12 -
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
