‘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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How a pasta mural took shape in East Somerville
Local artist Michael Talbot finds inspiration in life experiences and handmade Italian -
Arts This Week: ICA exhibit spotlights how a lack of affordable studio space in Boston hurts artists
Plus, a journey to two New England art colonies and a stage comedy that looks at race in Boston. -
This church is paying ‘royalties’ when it sings spirituals composed by enslaved Africans
The funds collected by the Brookline parish will be donated to a nonprofit youth music program in Roxbury.
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Episode 16, Season 11<br> Life of Pi, A Beautiful Noise and more
This week we go to the theater to learn more about Life of Pi and A Beautiful Noise| 26:46 -
Franz von Suppè's "Isabella Overture"
The Vienna Philharmonic performs Franz von Suppè's "Isabella Overture."| 1:42 -
Josef Strauss' "Pearls of Love" Waltz
Performers from the Vienna State Ballet dance to Josef Strauss' "Pearls of Love" waltz.| 1:27 -
Episode 1, Season 2022<br> United In Song 2022: Ringing in the New Year Together
Ring in the New Year with music that celebrates our nation's diversity.| 1:23:24
