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Music & Culture Events
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In PersonGBH Jazz Nights Featuring Vessela Stoyanova
This month, Vessela Stoyanova plays jazz inspired by Balkan folk music, with her electric marimba, Valerie Thompson on cello, and Fabio Pirozzolo on percussion. -
In Person
GBH Jazz Nights Featuring Jesse Taitt
GBH Music and JazzBoston are co-hosting a new series to showcase the breadth of incredible jazz talent of pianist and composer Jesse Taitt shares music that celebrates resilience, ancestry, and community. Tickets are free, but registration is encouraged. Please note that by registering for this event you agree to receive email communications from GBH Music. GBH Jazz Nights are made possible by the Goldstein Family Fund.
Concerts to Watch
JazzNOW: A Salute to Duke Ellington, featuring Aardvark Jazz Orchestra
GBH Music, JazzBoston, and the Aardvark Jazz Orchestra present a special tribute to Duke Ellington to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the iconic jazz pianist, composer, and bandleader's birth.
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Culture in the News
‘A Kwanzaa Keepsake’ invites families to celebrate with their own traditions
A refreshed version of Dr. Jessica B. Harris’ 1995 book features update recipes, biographies, rituals and more.
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Audra McDonald gears up for her return to Boston
The actor and performer joins The Culture Show to talk with host Jared Bowen about her career. Then, Igor Golyak discusses the latest play he's staging with the Arlekin Players, and the Grand Kyiv Ballet stops by. -
P Carl brings his story from page to stage with 'Becoming a Man'
The writer and director is co-directing the world premiere of his memoir-turned-play "Becoming a Man" here in Boston, and joins The Culture Show to talk about the show before it wraps up March 10. -
Local artists collaborate to celebrate Roxbury Community College
Ahead of the school's 50th anniversary gala, Napoleon Jones-Henderson and Stephen Hamilton join The Culture Show to talk about their work on a new installation. Also on the show today, Gish Jen and the Rocky Neck Art Colony.
GBH Music
More Culture Programs
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Patrick Wilson performs "Surrey with the Fringe on the Top"
Patrick Wilson performs R&H's classic "Surrey with the Fringe on the Top."| 1:17 -
In Memoriam: Jac Venza
Great Performances mourns the passing of its founding Executive Producer, Jac Venza.| 0:20 -
Extended Readers Club | Rachel Khong
Watch our extended conversation with Rachel Khong author of "Real Americans".| 53:32 -
Cynthia Erivo Performs "When You Believe"
Cynthia Erivo performs "When You Believe" on the 2024 National Memorial Day Concert.
