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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Historical fiction: The genre that makes history come to life
Our special August edition of “Bookmarked: The Under the Radar Book Club.” -
Much ado about something: Shakespeare on the Common shakes things up
Plus, two more exciting local theater productions. -
The August Drop: Summer sizzles with synthesizers, symphonic folk and Shakespeare
“Romeo and Juliet” is funny, right?
GBH Music
More Culture Programs
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The Bryants and “Rocky Top”
Brenda Lee reminisces about the songwriters Felice and Boudleaux Bryant.| 1:43 -
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
