Jamaica Plain celebrates 10 years of music, culture and community with Porchfest
Jamaica Plain porches will be alive with the sound of music Saturday for JP Porchfest.
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Culture in the News
Grammy-nominated Aloe Blacc talks journey from hitmaker to biotech entrepreneur
His new album, Stand Together, draws inspiration from nonprofits, while his biotech startup targets breakthroughs in oncology treatments.
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The November Drop: A month stuffed like a turkey with Brahms to Bram Stoker
Get drunk and paint a beer mug. Run a 5k, or help the runners. Or learn a little about one of Boston’s deadliest fires. -
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How the Boston Book Festival became a huge success
200 distinguished authors and moderators will be at the event in Copley Square from Oct. 28-29.
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The Bryants and “Rocky Top”
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Ralph Stanley: The First Song Mother Taught Me
The late Ralph Stanley plays a banjo tune and describes his playing technique.| 3:13 -
Hank Williams: The Songwriter and Performer
Featured artists discuss the genius and singularity of Hank Williams, Sr.| 8:34 -
The Carter Scratch, Travis Picking, Doc Watson
Randy Scruggs exhibits the playing styles of Maybelle Carter, Merle Travis and Doc Watson.| 3:17
