‘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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A benefit concert for children in Ukraine and its geopolitical playlist
The "Festive Overture" is the first piece on the Boston Philharmonic Youth's Orchestra's upcoming program, originally scheduled as a concert for a now-canceled Russian tour. -
Author and director John Waters on free speech and pushing the envelope with humor
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Immersive art and music experience coming to Cambridge's Longy School of Music
"Adopt and Adapt" is set for Saturday, April 30
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Boston's Gaelic Music Jam Session
Scott Yoo visits Boston to learn more about the early career of Amy Beach.| 3:48 -
Amy Beach's "Hermit Thrush At Morn" and "Beach Romance"
Scott Yoo and pianist Ieva Jokubaviciute play Amy Beach's "Hermit Thrush At Morn."| 3:00 -
Episode 31, Season 10<br> Artist Barkley L. Hendricks, Actor Richard Thomas, and more
Artist Barkley L. Hendricks, Actor Richard Thomas, and more| 26:46 -
Latonia Moore performs "Leave it in the Road"
Latonia Moore as Billie performs "Leave it in the Road," the pivotal Act I aria.| 2:17
