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 PersonJune 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 MFA brings the radiant works of Frank Bowling to Boston, along with overdue recognition
Plus, the ICA considers childhood, and breakdancing comes to the Greenway -
Open Studio: Indigenous Artist Rose B. Simpson makes her mark at the ICA
The mixed-media artist talks about her Indigenous identity and why she sees her sculptures as beings rather than objects.
GBH Music
More Culture Programs
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Lise Davidsen Sings Strauss & Verdi
Lise Davidsen sings Strauss’s “Morgen!” and an aria from Verdi’s "Un Ballo in Maschera."| 2:47 -
Episode 38, Season 9<br> Costume Designer Ruth Carter, Shelter Music Boston, and more
Costume Designer Ruth Carter, Shelter Music Boston, and more| 26:46 -
Vince Gill - "One More Last Chance"
Gill is known for his razor-sharp instrumental skills and an ultra-expressive tenor voice.| 11:52 -
Keb' Mo' - "Put a Woman in Charge"
Keb' Mo' plays "Put a Woman in Charge" for an episode of "David Holt's State of Music."| 3:45
