Regie Gibson announced as first Poet Laureate of Massachusetts
Governor Maura Healey shared more details about the new role at the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem Friday.
Music & Culture Events
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In Person
June 2025 Outspoken Saturdays
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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In Person
GBH Music Presents: Christina Day Martinson and Friends
Join Grammy-nominated baroque violinist Christina Day Martinson and her acclaimed collaborators for an intimate recital celebrating her extraordinary career and the forthcoming documentary A Second Movement, which captures her life story and artistry. The evening showcases the full breadth of Christina’s musical expression, featuring selections from her Grammy-nominated album Biber: The Mystery Sonatas alongside new compositions. Hosted by WCRB’s Brian McCreath, this special performance also includes conversations with Christina and features guest performers: theorbo player Michael Leopold, composer and pianist Olivia Pérez-Collellmir, and composer/musician Mehmet Ali Sanlıkol.
Photo credit: Courtesy of A Second Movement.
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Culture in the News
‘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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The Huntington Theatre Company's 'The Bluest Eye' brings Toni Morrison's legacy to life
The adaptation of Morrison's first novel takes on renewed significance during our country’s current look at systemic racism and police brutality. -
Open Studio: Mayor Wu on all things arts, and a traveling hip-hop theater troupe
Watch "Open Studio With Jared Bowen" as he meets with Mayor Wu to discuss Boston arts and the group Freestyle Love Supreme. -
Arts This Week: Wu’s plan for the arts
Hear Jared Bowen on the Boston mayor’s plan to revitalizes the city's art scene on Arts This Week.
GBH Music
More Culture Programs
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Lea Salonga Performs "The Prayer"
Lea Salonga performs "The Prayer." -
Alfie Boe Performs "The Impossible Dream"
Alfie Boe performs "The Impossible Dream." -
Episode 5, Season 6<br> Darrell Scott
Singer-songwriter Darrell Scott's music is intensely personal but also universal.| 24:41 -
Darrell Scott at the Piano
Darrell Scott plays an excerpt from his song “You’ll Never Leave Harlan Alive.”| 3:09