I didn't know I needed the new Billy Joel documentary
NPR critic Linda Holmes has been a Billy Joel fan since the '80s. HBO's new two-part documentary still taught her something new about his life — and provided a chance to consider the role of his music in her own.
Sign up for GBH newsletters
GBH offers several newsletters focused on the topics that matter to you.
Culture in the News
'Dear Summer: Volume 3' returns to highlight more emerging artists and DJs
The citywide mixtape features six DJs and 17 up-and-coming and established artists from the Greater Boston area.
-
Musicians From Mali Offer Advice On Getting Through Hard Times
The northwestern African country of Mali is one of the world's musical cradles. Its rich traditions helped give birth to American blues and jazz,… -
Behold The 'Potato Head' Of Palencia, Another Botched Art Restoration In Spain
A melted face with two round cavities standing in for eyes, a misshapen lump approximating a nose, and an agape maw of a mouth: behold the latest art… -
On 'All This And More,' Thao Nguyen Tackles Post-Apocalyptic Omens
The Morning Edition Song Project, in which musicians compose an original song about the COVID-19 era, returns this week with multi-genre singer-songwriter…
GBH Music
More Culture Programs
-
Highlights from Bryn Terfel & Friends in Concert
Watch Bryn Terfel and the Welsh folk group Calan perform highlights from their concert.| 3:00 -
Unforgettable, by Natalie Cole & Nat King Cole
Watch this duet between Natalie Cole and Nat King Coel as they sing "Unforgettable."| 3:37 -
Episode 19, Season 10<br> Special Edition: Dynamic Duos
A special edition of Open Studio, where we double down on dynamic duos.| 26:46 -
Swan's Dream Ballet with Franz in Coppelia
Swan (Michaela DePrince) dreams of being with her crush, Franz (Daniel Camargo).| 1:47
