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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At The Porch, Black artists have a communal stage to tell nuanced stories
Prior to the Front Porch Arts Collective's founding, Boston was without a professional Black theater company. -
A year of 'wins' for Asian American representation in movies and TV
Under the Radar breaks down new Asian American-centered representation in TV and movies in this special hour-long discussion. -
Despite cancelled Prudential expansion, Harvard Book Store sees bright future for independent book sellers
Independent book stores around Boston are seeing increased sales and popular in-person events.
GBH Music
More Culture Programs
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Episode 3, Season 5<br> Has Streaming Made It Harder to Find New Music You Love?
How has streaming and social media impacted the way people connect with music?| 10:11 -
Episode 8, Season 4<br> Steps
Play hooky with Frank O’Hara’s “Lunch Poems.” Poets and NYC-lovers join host Elisa New.| 24:42 -
Audra McDonald Performs "Will He Like Me?"
Audra McDonald performs "Will He Like Me?" from "She Loves Me."| 3:05 -
What is Audra McDonald's Connection to "Cornet Man"?
Audra McDonald performs "Cornet Man" and explains her special connection to the song.| 3:34