How the Smithsonian found its way to the small town of Ashby, Massachusetts
The Smithsonian Institute's 'Voices and Votes' exhibit brings a national conversation on democracy to the Ashby Free Public Library.
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Culture in the News
Meet three authors who wrote some of the most banned books in America
Jodi Picoult, Maia Kobabe and Sandra Cisneros have each written books that have been challenged and banned throughout the country.
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Open Studio: How NFTs are changing the arts, and the lasting power of a Ukrainian tradition
Dive into the arts world in New England with Jared Bowen on Open Studio -
Boston poet laureate Porsha Olayiwola views her work as 'radical love'
She believes poetry can foster a connection that other art forms cannot. -
Toshi Reagon finds an opera for the ages in the book ‘Parable of the Sower’
Octavia E. Butler’s 1993 masterpiece takes the stage in Boston.
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"He Stopped Loving Her Today:" The Story Behind the Song
The songwriters, producer, and fans discuss this classic song's genesis and significance.| 15:14 -
Marty Stuart: Back to the Source
Marty Stuart reminisces about a quiet moment he had listening to Jimmie Rodgers.| 1:43 -
“Ruby, Don’t Take Your Love to Town,” Written by Mel Tillis
Mel Tillis tells the true story behind his hit song.| 4:18 -
“Old Dogs, Children and Watermelon Wine”
Tom T. Hall tells the story of how he came to write his famous song.| 2:59
