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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Culture in the News
Reevaluating the NBA GOAT debate: Beyond Jordan and LeBron
Kevin Merida explores why the legendary Celtic Bill Russell should be part of the GOAT debate — for his skills and bravery on and off the court.
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Boston's MFA finally unveils what might be its most controversial exhibit yet
“Philip Guston Now” is on display after a two-year postponement, which features depictions of the Ku Klux Klan. -
Open Studio: A controversial exhibit comes to Boston by way of the MFA
Venture inside the creative process of artists from across the country. GBH's Jared Bowen will take you to the sets, studios and stages of artists. -
Two Tony Award-winning shows make a splash in the Boston arts world
Looking for arts events to attend this week? GBH Arts Executive Editor Jared Bowen has you covered
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Keb' Mo' "She Just Wants to Dance"
Keb' Mo' sings "She Just Wants to Dance" on "Bluegrass Underground."| 4:34 -
Episode 1, Season 1<br> “The Rub” (Beginnings – 1933)
So-called “hillbilly music” reaches new listeners and launches its first stars’ careers.| 1:51:29 -
Episode 2, Season 1<br> “Hard Times” (1933 – 1945)
Nashville transforms into Music City as America falls for singing cowboys and Texas Swing.| 1:52:48 -
Episode 3, Season 1<br> “The Hillbilly Shakespeare” (1945 – 1953)
Meet the country stars of post-war America, including the Hillbilly Shakespeare.| 1:53:14
