‘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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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.
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Open Studio: Iranian artist Arghavan Khosravi and playwright Matthew López
Open Studio takes viewers inside the creative process, offering a blend of profiles, performances and contemporary exhibitions by artists in Greater Boston, New England and across the country. -
Book Club: Quincy Carroll's 'Unwelcome'
Our May selection for “Bookmarked: The Under the Radar Book Club.” -
Amanda Gorman on the power of harsh truths and reimagining what it means to be a poet
The Harvard graduate made history as the nation’s youngest inaugural poet at President Biden's swearing-in ceremony in 2021.
GBH Music
More Culture Programs
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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
