'I like whatever music sounds good to me': Catherine Russell reflects on the music that shaped her
Catherine Russell is one of the hardest-working vocalists performing today, and she has two sets on New Year's Eve at the Regattabar in Cambridge. Ahead of the shows, she spoke with Al Davis and Va Lynda Robinson about her recent work with Sean Mason, her early days with Steely Dan, and a childhood encounter with Louis Armstrong that still shapes her performing today.
Music & Culture Events
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In PersonOutspoken Saturdays (March 2026)
The GBH BPL studio will host Outspoken Saturdays, a spoken word poetry event for emerging artists. Every first Saturday of the month, the series will be created in collaboration with spoken word artist Amanda Shea. Join us!
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GBH Jazz Night with Catherine Bent and Ian Coury (Boston Public Library)
GBH Jazz Nights welcomes Ian Coury, an award-winning 10-string bandolim player and composer from Brazil, has shared stages with Toninho Horta and Hamilton de Holanda and recently earned Berklee’s Global Jazz master’s degree. Catherine Bent, an English-born multi-style cellist and former Cirque du Soleil member, has recorded with Joe Jackson, Lee Konitz, and Patty Larkin, among others. She is Associate Professor at Berklee and author of Creatudes: Brazilian Adventures in Rhythm and Harmony for Bowed Strings. Together, they explore Brazil’s rich traditions of choro and forró, performing works by Pixinguinha, Jacob do Bandolim, Luiz Gonzaga, Hermeto Pascoal, and others, alongside their own compositions.
GBH Jazz Nights showcase the incredible range of jazz talent in the Greater Boston area. The series is co-hosted by JazzBoston and GBH Music, taking place on the second Thursday of every month from September through May. Tickets are free, but registration is encouraged. Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis, so arrive early! By registering, you agree to receive email communications from GBH Music.
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Beyond the Page with Marie Benedict
Beyond the Page is thrilled to welcome back New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Marie Benedict for an unforgettable evening at GBH Studios to celebrate her spellbinding new novel, Daughter of Egypt.
Join us for a fascinating conversation as Benedict shares the real history and inspiration behind her latest work, dives into the lives of the trailblazing women who shaped it, and answers your questions about bringing hidden stories to light.
Each ticket purchase for this special, in-person event includes:- Admission to the live conversation on Monday, March 30
- A SIGNED copy of Marie Benedict’s Daughter of Egypt
Don’t miss out on this evening of insight and adventure with one of today’s most celebrated voices in historical fiction!
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Culture in the News
Deborah Moggach on the legacy of her ‘muddy-hem’ adaptation of ‘Pride & Prejudice’
The screenwriter said updating the life and times of the Bennett family was like “cooking with very, very good ingredients.”
More Culture Programs
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Episode 16, Season 50<br> Now Hear This “Albéniz: Portraits of Spain”
Discover the inspirations Spain provided composer Isaac Albéniz with host Scott Yoo. -
Episode 28, Season 11<br> Set amid the AIDS crisis, 'Angels in America' still soars
On "Open Studio" Jared Bowen looks at the enduring power of "Angel's in America." -
Andy Akiho and the Steelpan Drum
Andy Akiho and Scott Yoo play his piece for steelpan drum and violin. -
Andy Akiho's "Aka" Steel Drum Performance
Andy Akiho performs his trio "Aka" for bass, drums and steelpan drums.
