What defines a protest anthem?
Common elements like memorability, teachability and timelessness can lead to songs moving from the stage to the streets.
Music & Culture Events
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In Person
The Ulysses Quartet at The Boston Public Library (March 2025)
Join GBH Music's quartet in residence, the Ulysses Quartet, for a performance at the Boston Public Library! -
In Person
April 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!
Registration is encouraged for this free event.
Concerts to Watch
GBH Music Holiday Spectacular 2024
Celebrate the season with the GBH Music Holiday Spectacular, a family-friendly concert and an opportunity for music lovers to be part of a live television production at GBH’s headquarters in Brighton.
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Culture in the News
The Brian O'Donovan Legacy Artist Grant will be awarded for the first time at BCMFest
The 22nd Annual Boston Celtic Music Festival is set to take place from Jan. 16-19 with performances across various venues in Cambridge and Somerville.
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America has a unique obsession with ice, and it all started in Boston
Author Amy Brady traces the history from Boston to the tropics in her book, “Ice: From Mixed Drinks to Skating Rinks–A Cool History of a Hot Commodity.” -
From kelp burgers to biofuel, some see a bright future for seaweed
Seaweed has existed for about a billion years, but some experts are just beginning to find new, high-tech uses for it. -
Despite winning championships, women's sports in Boston don't get the attention they deserve
The Boston Renegades is unstoppable. Why isn't anyone paying attention?
GBH Music
More Culture Programs
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Cynthia Erivo Performs "When You Believe"
Cynthia Erivo performs "When You Believe" on the 2024 National Memorial Day Concert. -
Gary Sinise & Joe Mantegna Honor WWII Veterans
Gary Sinise and Joe Mantegna salute our WWII veterans on the 2024 National Memorial Day Concert. -
Bryan Cranston Tells the Story of WWII U.S. Army Veteran John T. "Jack" Moran
Bryan Cranston tells the story of John T. "Jack" Moran on the 2024 National Memorial Day Concert. -
Patina Miller Performs "Hero"
Patina Miller opens the 2024 National Memorial Day Concert with her performance of "Hero."