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.
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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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Toshi Reagon finds an opera for the ages in the book ‘Parable of the Sower’
Octavia E. Butler’s 1993 masterpiece takes the stage in Boston. -
The unlikely story of how ‘Dirty Water’ became a Fenway anthem
Fans will hopefully hear the victory song at the Red Sox home opener tomorrow. -
Arts This Week: Mark Wahlberg as Father Stu and Boston's newest exhibits
GBH Executive Arts Editor Jared Bowen rounds up arts this week in and around Boston for people to enjoy.
GBH Music
More Culture Programs
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"Quittin' Time"
Shoshana Bean performs "Quittin' Time." -
"Don't Rain on My Parade"/"I'm the Greatest Star"
Shoshana Bean performs a Barbra Streisand movie medley. -
Episode 22, Season 10<br> "Light, Space, Surface," Actor Chris Edwards, and more
"Light, Space, Surface," Actor Chris Edwards on Actors' Shakespeare Project, and more| 26:46 -
Episode 2, Season 3<br> How Black Culture Influenced Drumline
A look at the evolution of HBCU marching bands and how they influence pop culture today.| 9:48
