‘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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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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Arts This Week: Broadway Returns To Boston As 'Hadestown' Takes The Stage
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Climbing The 'Mount Everest' Of Piano Works, Jonathan Biss Reflects On Beethoven And Mental Health
"On April 24th, 2007, Beethoven's Sonata Opus 109 made me lose my mind." -
Acclaimed Bassist Victor Wooten Plays With BSO
The Grammy winner is playing with the Boston Symphony Orchestra this weekend
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