‘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.
Sign up for GBH newsletters
GBH offers several newsletters focused on the topics that matter to you.
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.
-
Authors are protesting Amazon's e-book policy that allows users to read and return
Earlier this month, Lisa Kessler, a paranormal romance author, logged into Kindle Direct Publishing to check her earnings from the previous month. On her… -
Investigating revolution through sculpture and connecting through photography
GBH Executive Arts Editor Jared Bowen on what to do this weekend. -
Mass. LGBT Chamber of Commerce and BPL unite to tackle LGBTQ+ job inequality
"I want to feel like when I go to work, I can be true to myself," said one job fair attendee.
GBH Music
More Culture Programs
-
"Cortigiani, vil razza dannata" from "Rigoletto"
Quinn Kelsey sings Rigoletto’s Act II aria "Cortigiani, vil razza dannata."| 4:32 -
A Vietnam Medic's Journey
Hear the experiences of U.S. Army combat medic Francis Whitebird while serving in Vietnam. -
John Doyle - “Willie Taylor”
John Doyle, Andrew Finn Magill, and Will MacMorran play the ballad “Willie Taylor.”| 3:22 -
Episode 6, Season 6<br> John Doyle, Andrew Finn Magill, and Will MacMorran
David visits masters of Celtic music John Doyle, Andrew Finn Magill and Will MacMorran.| 24:41
